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ESF to LUA: distance & flight time

Alexandria (Esler Regional Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

8,354 mi
13,445 km · 7,260 nm
16h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

8,354 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 51m 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 ESF from LUA?

The flight distance from Alexandria (ESF) to Lukla (LUA) is 8,354 miles (13,445 km, 7,260 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from ESF to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 16h 51m 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 Alexandria and Lukla?

Lukla is 10.8 hours ahead of Alexandria.

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

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