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INS to LUA: distance & flight time

Indian Springs (Creech Air Force Base) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,763 mi
12,494 km · 6,746 nm
15h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,763 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 12.8-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 INS from LUA?

The flight distance from Indian Springs (INS) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,763 miles (12,494 km, 6,746 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from INS 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 Indian Springs and Lukla?

Lukla is 12.8 hours ahead of Indian Springs.

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

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