LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
7,247 km
4,503 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
7,247 km
4,503 mi / 3,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LUG ORD
Airport Name Lugano Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LUG ORD
ICAO Code LSZA KORD
City Lugano Chicago
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Chicago
Elevation 915 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 41.980000, -87.910000

Lugano (LUG) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 7,247 kilometers (4,503 miles / 3,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Switzerland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:21 in Lugano, it's 01:21 in Chicago. 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 Chicago (ORD) to Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 49° (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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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