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LUA to KAG: distance & flight time

Lukla (Lukla Airport) → Kangnung (Gangneung Airport (K-18))

2,527 mi
4,068 km · 2,196 nm
5h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3.3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

2,527 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 25m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.3-hour time gain 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 KAG?

The flight distance from Lukla (LUA) to Kangnung (KAG) is 2,527 miles (4,068 km, 2,196 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LUA to KAG?

A nonstop flight takes about 5h 25m 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 Kangnung?

Kangnung is 3.3 hours ahead of Lukla.

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

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