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CNM to LUA: distance & flight time

Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

8,227 mi
13,240 km · 7,149 nm
16h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

8,227 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 36m 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 CNM from LUA?

The flight distance from Carlsbad (CNM) to Lukla (LUA) is 8,227 miles (13,240 km, 7,149 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from CNM to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 16h 36m 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 Carlsbad and Lukla?

Lukla is 11.8 hours ahead of Carlsbad.

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

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