LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
7,918 km
4,920 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
7,918 km
4,920 mi / 4,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LUG TPA
Airport Name Lugano Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code LUG TPA
ICAO Code LSZA KTPA
City Lugano Tampa
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/New_York
Elevation 915 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 27.980000, -82.530000

Lugano (LUG) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 7,918 kilometers (4,920 miles / 4,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 13:36 in Lugano, it's 07:36 in Tampa. With a 6-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 Tampa (TPA) 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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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