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LUA to SMF: distance & flight time

Lukla (Lukla Airport) → Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport)

7,499 mi
12,069 km · 6,517 nm
15h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12.7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

7,499 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 10m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12.7-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 SMF?

The flight distance from Lukla (LUA) to Sacramento (SMF) is 7,499 miles (12,069 km, 6,517 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LUA to SMF?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 10m 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 Sacramento?

Sacramento is 12.7 hours behind Lukla.

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

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