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CKL to LUA: distance & flight time

Shchyolkovo (Chkalovskiy Air Base) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

3,078 mi
4,953 km · 2,675 nm
6h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.8h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details

3,078 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 30m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.8-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 CKL from LUA?

The flight distance from Shchyolkovo (CKL) to Lukla (LUA) is 3,078 miles (4,953 km, 2,675 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from CKL to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 6h 30m 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 Shchyolkovo and Lukla?

Lukla is 2.8 hours ahead of Shchyolkovo.

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

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