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DCA to LUA: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)
7,722 mi
12,427 km · 6,710 nm
15h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,722 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 36m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- LUA — Lukla Airport · Lukla, Nepal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near LUA
- SYH · Syangboche Airport9 mi away
- PPL · Phaplu Airport15 mi away
- RUM · Rumjatar Airport29 mi away
- LDN · Lamidanda Airport30 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from LUA?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,722 miles (12,427 km, 6,710 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to LUA?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 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 Washington and Lukla?
Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to LUA?
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