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ABQ to LUA: distance & flight time

Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

8,016 mi
12,901 km · 6,966 nm
16h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

8,016 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 11m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is ABQ from LUA?

The flight distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Lukla (LUA) is 8,016 miles (12,901 km, 6,966 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from ABQ to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 16h 11m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Albuquerque and Lukla?

Lukla is 11.8 hours ahead of Albuquerque.

What is the cheapest way to fly from ABQ to LUA?

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