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LUA to HOB: distance & flight time

Lukla (Lukla Airport) → Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport)

8,215 mi
13,220 km · 7,138 nm
16h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-11.7h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

8,215 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 34m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11.7-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 HOB?

The flight distance from Lukla (LUA) to Hobbs (HOB) is 8,215 miles (13,220 km, 7,138 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LUA to HOB?

A nonstop flight takes about 16h 34m 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 Hobbs?

Hobbs is 11.7 hours behind Lukla.

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

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