AUS
Austin
United States
8,787 km
5,460 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
8,787 km
5,460 mi / 4,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

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AUS LUG
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code AUS LUG
ICAO Code KAUS LSZA
City Austin Lugano
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 542 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 46.000000, 8.910000

Austin (AUS) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 8,787 kilometers (5,460 miles / 4,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:40 in Austin, it's 15:40 in Lugano. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lugano (LUG) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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