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BKY to LUA: distance & flight time

Bukavu/kavumu (Bukavu Kavumu Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

4,365 mi
7,025 km · 3,793 nm
9h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3.8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

4,365 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 2m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.8-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 BKY from LUA?

The flight distance from Bukavu/kavumu (BKY) to Lukla (LUA) is 4,365 miles (7,025 km, 3,793 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from BKY to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 9h 2m 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 Bukavu/kavumu and Lukla?

Lukla is 3.8 hours ahead of Bukavu/kavumu.

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

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