Distance From Lugano Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, LUG - RDU Distance

The distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 4397 miles or 7075 kilometers or 3818 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 Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lugano and Raleigh/Durham takes around 10 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lugano Airport, Lugano, Switzerland to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 10 hours 6 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 - RDU

Kilometers		7075 km
Statute Miles		4397 miles
Nautical Miles		3818 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 6 minutes

Lugano Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - LUG to RDU Flight Path

Location of Lugano Airport & Raleigh Durham International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lugano to Raleigh/Durham nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lugano, Switzerland and Raleigh/Durham, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Lugano, Switzerland and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LUG - RDU

Time difference between Lugano (Switzerland) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 6 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 6 Hours behind Lugano.

Location	Local Time
Lugano (Switzerland)	2025-12-17, 05:22:32 CET
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2025-12-16, 23:22:32 EST

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

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh/Durham, United States