HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,327 km
5,795 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
9,327 km
5,795 mi / 5,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HKG LUG
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code HKG LUG
ICAO Code VHHH LSZA
City Hong Kong Lugano
Country Hong Kong Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Europe/Zurich
Elevation 28 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 46.000000, 8.910000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 9,327 kilometers (5,795 miles / 5,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Hong Kong 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 20:39 in Hong Kong, it's 13:39 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 Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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