LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
6,239 km
3,877 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
6,239 km
3,877 mi / 3,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
303°
west northwest

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LUG YOW
Airport Name Lugano Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code LUG YOW
ICAO Code LSZA CYOW
City Lugano Ottawa
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Toronto
Elevation 915 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 45.320000, -75.670000

Lugano (LUG) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 6,239 kilometers (3,877 miles / 3,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Canada. 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 09:51 in Lugano, it's 03:51 in Ottawa. 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 Ottawa (YOW) to Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 56° (east 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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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