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DBQ to LUA: distance & flight time

Dubuque IA (Dubuque Regional Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,591 mi
12,217 km · 6,597 nm
15h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,591 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 21m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.8-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 DBQ from LUA?

The flight distance from Dubuque IA (DBQ) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,591 miles (12,217 km, 6,597 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from DBQ to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 21m 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 Dubuque IA and Lukla?

Lukla is 10.8 hours ahead of Dubuque IA.

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

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