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IRK to LUA: distance & flight time

Kirksville (Kirksville Regional Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,753 mi
12,478 km · 6,738 nm
15h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,753 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 40m 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 IRK from LUA?

The flight distance from Kirksville (IRK) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,753 miles (12,478 km, 6,738 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from IRK to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 40m 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 Kirksville and Lukla?

Lukla is 10.8 hours ahead of Kirksville.

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

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