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LUA to NAO: distance & flight time
Lukla (Lukla Airport) → Nanchong (Nanchong Airport)
1,190 mi
1,914 km · 1,034 nm
3h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,190 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 3m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LUA — Lukla Airport · Lukla, Nepal
- NAO — Nanchong Airport · Nanchong, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LUA
- SYH · Syangboche Airport9 mi away
- PPL · Phaplu Airport15 mi away
- RUM · Rumjatar Airport29 mi away
- LDN · Lamidanda Airport30 mi away
Near NAO
- DAX · Dachuan Airport79 mi away
- CKG · Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport80 mi away
- MIG · Mianyang Airport95 mi away
- GYS · Guangyuan Airport114 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LUA from NAO?
The flight distance from Lukla (LUA) to Nanchong (NAO) is 1,190 miles (1,914 km, 1,034 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LUA to NAO?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 3m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LUA to NAO?
Nonstop service on LUA–NAO depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 3m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Nanchong?
Nanchong is 2.3 hours ahead of Lukla.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LUA to NAO?
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Why are some LUA to NAO fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LUA–NAO tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.