LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
7,642 km
4,748 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
7,642 km
4,748 mi / 4,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
304°
northwest

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LUG STL
Airport Name Lugano Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code LUG STL
ICAO Code LSZA KSTL
City Lugano St Louis
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Chicago
Elevation 915 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 38.750000, -90.370000

Lugano (LUG) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 7,642 kilometers (4,748 miles / 4,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 17:24 in Lugano, it's 10:24 in St Louis. 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 St Louis (STL) to Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 47° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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