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LUA to DSM: distance & flight time

Lukla (Lukla Airport) → Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport)

7,654 mi
12,318 km · 6,651 nm
15h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
-10.7h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,654 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 28m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.7-hour time set-back 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 LUA from DSM?

The flight distance from Lukla (LUA) to Des Moines (DSM) is 7,654 miles (12,318 km, 6,651 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LUA to DSM?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 28m 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 Lukla and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 10.7 hours behind Lukla.

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

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