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LUA to PVG: distance & flight time

Lukla (Lukla Airport) → Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport)

2,116 mi
3,405 km · 1,839 nm
4h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details

2,116 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 37m 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.

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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 PVG?

The flight distance from Lukla (LUA) to Shanghai (PVG) is 2,116 miles (3,405 km, 1,839 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LUA to PVG?

A nonstop flight takes about 4h 37m 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 Shanghai?

Shanghai is 2.3 hours ahead of Lukla.

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

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