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DRO to LUA: distance & flight time

Durango (Durango La Plata County Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,859 mi
12,648 km · 6,830 nm
15h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,859 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 53m 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 DRO from LUA?

The flight distance from Durango (DRO) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,859 miles (12,648 km, 6,830 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from DRO to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 53m 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 Durango and Lukla?

Lukla is 11.8 hours ahead of Durango.

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

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