LAS
Las Vegas
United States
9,317 km
5,789 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
9,317 km
5,789 mi / 5,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAS SMV
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code LAS SMV
ICAO Code KLAS LSZS
City Las Vegas N/A
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,181 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 46.530000, 9.880000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 9,317 kilometers (5,789 miles / 5,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 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 23:20 in Las Vegas, it's 08:20 in Samedan Airport. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,419 feet between the two airports. Samedan Airport sits higher than Harry Reid International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Samedan Airport (SMV) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 318° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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