LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
292 km
182 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
292 km
182 mi / 158 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

LUG NCE
Airport Name Lugano Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code LUG NCE
ICAO Code LSZA LFMN
City Lugano Nice
Country Switzerland France
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Paris
Elevation 915 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 43.660000, 7.220000

Lugano (LUG) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 292 kilometers (182 miles / 158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with France. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:19 in Lugano, it's 19:19 in Nice.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Lugano Airport (LUG) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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