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JXN to LUA: distance & flight time

Jackson (Jackson County Reynolds Field) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,571 mi
12,185 km · 6,579 nm
15h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,571 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 19m 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

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 JXN from LUA?

The flight distance from Jackson (JXN) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,571 miles (12,185 km, 6,579 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from JXN to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 19m 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 Jackson and Lukla?

Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of Jackson.

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

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