Distance From Lugano Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, LUG - DCA Distance

The distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 4194 miles or 6749 kilometers or 3642 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 Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lugano and Washington takes around 9 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lugano Airport, Lugano, Switzerland to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 9 hours 38 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 - DCA

Kilometers		6749 km
Statute Miles		4194 miles
Nautical Miles		3642 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 38 minutes

Lugano Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - LUG to DCA Flight Path

Location of Lugano Airport & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lugano to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LUG - DCA

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

Location	Local Time
Lugano (Switzerland)	2025-12-15, 15:07:07 CET
Washington (United States)	2025-12-15, 09:07:07 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

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States