DTW
Detroit
United States
6,941 km
4,313 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
6,941 km
4,313 mi / 3,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW LUG
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code DTW LUG
ICAO Code KDTW LSZA
City Detroit Lugano
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 645 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 46.000000, 8.910000

Detroit (DTW) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 6,941 kilometers (4,313 miles / 3,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 10:47 in Detroit, it's 16:47 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 Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 303° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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