LHR
London
United Kingdom
916 km
569 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
916 km
569 mi / 495 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LHR LUG
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code LHR LUG
ICAO Code EGLL LSZA
City London Lugano
Country United Kingdom Switzerland
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Zurich
Elevation 83 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 46.000000, 8.910000

London (LHR) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 916 kilometers (569 miles / 495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 United Kingdom with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:09 in London, it's 15:09 in Lugano.

The return flight from Lugano (LUG) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 315° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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