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GDW to LUA: distance & flight time

Gladwin (Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,455 mi
11,997 km · 6,478 nm
15h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,455 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 5m 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 GDW from LUA?

The flight distance from Gladwin (GDW) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,455 miles (11,997 km, 6,478 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from GDW to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 5m 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 Gladwin and Lukla?

Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of Gladwin.

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

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