JFK
New York
United States
6,407 km
3,981 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
6,407 km
3,981 mi / 3,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
55°
northeast

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JFK LUG
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code JFK LUG
ICAO Code KJFK LSZA
City New York Lugano
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 13 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 46.000000, 8.910000

New York (JFK) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 6,407 kilometers (3,981 miles / 3,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 02:23 in New York, it's 08:23 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 New York (JFK) follows a heading of 297° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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