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LEX to LUA: distance & flight time

Lexington KY (Blue Grass Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,861 mi
12,651 km · 6,831 nm
15h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,861 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 53m 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 LEX from LUA?

The flight distance from Lexington KY (LEX) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,861 miles (12,651 km, 6,831 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LEX to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 53m 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 Lexington KY and Lukla?

Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of Lexington KY.

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

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