HAM
Hamburg
Germany
852 km
529 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
852 km
529 mi / 460 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
186°
south

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HAM LUG
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code HAM LUG
ICAO Code EDDH LSZA
City Hamburg Lugano
Country Germany Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Zurich
Elevation 53 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 46.000000, 8.910000

Hamburg (HAM) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 852 kilometers (529 miles / 460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:30 in Hamburg, it's 12:30 in Lugano.

The return flight from Lugano (LUG) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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