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ELM to LUA: distance & flight time

Elmira (Elmira Corning Regional Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,499 mi
12,069 km · 6,517 nm
15h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,499 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 10m 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.

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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 ELM from LUA?

The flight distance from Elmira (ELM) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,499 miles (12,069 km, 6,517 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from ELM to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 10m 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 Elmira and Lukla?

Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of Elmira.

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

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