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KIT to LUA: distance & flight time
Kithira (Kithira Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)
3,715 mi
5,979 km · 3,228 nm
7h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.8h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,715 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 45m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KIT — Kithira Airport · Kithira, Greece
- 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 KIT
- SPJ · Sparti Airport55 mi away
- PKH · Porto Cheli Airport71 mi away
- KLX · Kalamata Airport78 mi away
- CHQ · Chania International Airport82 mi away
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 KIT from LUA?
The flight distance from Kithira (KIT) to Lukla (LUA) is 3,715 miles (5,979 km, 3,228 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KIT to LUA?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 45m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KIT to LUA?
Nonstop service on KIT–LUA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 7h 45m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kithira and Lukla?
Lukla is 2.8 hours ahead of Kithira.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KIT to LUA?
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Why are some KIT to LUA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KIT–LUA tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.