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LUA to ILM: distance & flight time

Lukla (Lukla Airport) → Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport)

8,039 mi
12,938 km · 6,986 nm
16h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9.7h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

8,039 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 14m 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 ILM?

The flight distance from Lukla (LUA) to Wilmington (ILM) is 8,039 miles (12,938 km, 6,986 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LUA to ILM?

A nonstop flight takes about 16h 14m 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 Wilmington?

Wilmington is 9.7 hours behind Lukla.

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

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