Distance From Lugano Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, LUG - MSP Distance

The distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 4571 miles or 7357 kilometers or 3970 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lugano ( Switzerland ) to Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lugano and Minneapolis takes around 10 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lugano Airport, Lugano, Switzerland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 10 hours 30 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LUG - MSP

Kilometers		7357 km
Statute Miles		4571 miles
Nautical Miles		3970 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 30 minutes

Lugano Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - LUG to MSP Flight Path

Location of Lugano Airport & Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is given below.
Click the map to view Lugano to Minneapolis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lugano, Switzerland and Minneapolis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LUG - MSP

Time difference between Lugano (Switzerland) and Minneapolis (United States) is 7 Hours.
Minneapolis time is 7 Hours behind Lugano.

Location	Local Time
Lugano (Switzerland)	2026-05-01, 06:48:52 CEST
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-04-30, 23:48:52 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lugano Airport (LUG / LSZA) Lugano, Switzerland

Destination

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis, United States