BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,058 km
5,629 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
9,058 km
5,629 mi / 4,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK LUG
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code BKK LUG
ICAO Code VTBS LSZA
City Bangkok Lugano
Country Thailand Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 46.000000, 8.910000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 9,058 kilometers (5,629 miles / 4,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in Bangkok, it's 13:17 in Lugano. With a 6-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 Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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