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ILN to LUA: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)
7,760 mi
12,488 km · 6,743 nm
15h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,760 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 41m 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
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · Wilmington, 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 ILN
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 ILN from LUA?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,760 miles (12,488 km, 6,743 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to LUA?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 41m 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 Wilmington and Lukla?
Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to LUA?
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