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KMC to LUA: distance & flight time
King Khalid Mil.city (King Khaled Military City Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)
2,506 mi
4,033 km · 2,178 nm
5h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.8h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,506 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 23m 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
- KMC — King Khaled Military City Airport · King Khalid Mil.city, Saudi Arabia
- 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 KMC
- AQI · Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport47 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 KMC from LUA?
The flight distance from King Khalid Mil.city (KMC) to Lukla (LUA) is 2,506 miles (4,033 km, 2,178 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KMC to LUA?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 23m 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 King Khalid Mil.city and Lukla?
Lukla is 2.8 hours ahead of King Khalid Mil.city.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KMC to LUA?
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