KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
10,004 km
6,216 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
10,004 km
6,216 mi / 5,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL LUG
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code KUL LUG
ICAO Code WMKK LSZA
City Kuala Lumpur Lugano
Country Malaysia Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Zurich
Elevation 69 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 46.000000, 8.910000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 10,004 kilometers (6,216 miles / 5,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Malaysia 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 19:53 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 12:53 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 86° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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