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KIF to LUA: distance & flight time

Kingfisher Lake (Kingfisher Lake Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

6,857 mi
11,036 km · 5,959 nm
13h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

6,857 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 55m 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 KIF from LUA?

The flight distance from Kingfisher Lake (KIF) to Lukla (LUA) is 6,857 miles (11,036 km, 5,959 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from KIF to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 13h 55m 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 Kingfisher Lake and Lukla?

Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of Kingfisher Lake.

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

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