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LUA to FFT: distance & flight time

Lukla (Lukla Airport) → Frankfort (Capital City Airport)

7,854 mi
12,639 km · 6,825 nm
15h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9.7h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,854 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 52m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.7-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 FFT?

The flight distance from Lukla (LUA) to Frankfort (FFT) is 7,854 miles (12,639 km, 6,825 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LUA to FFT?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 52m 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 Frankfort?

Frankfort is 9.7 hours behind Lukla.

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

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