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LGA to LUA: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)
7,546 mi
12,144 km · 6,557 nm
15h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,546 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 16m 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
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- 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 LGA
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 LGA from LUA?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,546 miles (12,144 km, 6,557 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to LUA?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 16m 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 New York and Lukla?
Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to LUA?
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