LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
9,292 km
5,774 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,292 km
5,774 mi / 5,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
64°
east northeast

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LUG SZX
Airport Name Lugano Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code LUG SZX
ICAO Code LSZA ZGSZ
City Lugano Shenzhen
Country Switzerland China
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 915 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 22.640000, 113.810000

Lugano (LUG) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,292 kilometers (5,774 miles / 5,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:13 in Lugano, it's 01:13 in Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen (SZX) to Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 318° (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 Lugano Airport (LUG) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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