LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
11,897 km
7,392 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,897 km
7,392 mi / 6,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
239°
west southwest

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LUG SCL
Airport Name Lugano Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code LUG SCL
ICAO Code LSZA SCEL
City Lugano Santiago
Country Switzerland Chile
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Santiago
Elevation 915 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Lugano (LUG) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,897 kilometers (7,392 miles / 6,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:47 in Lugano, it's 13:47 in Santiago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 46° (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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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