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LUA to STK: distance & flight time

Lukla (Lukla Airport) → Sterling (Sterling Municipal Airport)

7,674 mi
12,350 km · 6,669 nm
15h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
-11.7h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,674 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 31m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11.7-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 STK?

The flight distance from Lukla (LUA) to Sterling (STK) is 7,674 miles (12,350 km, 6,669 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LUA to STK?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 31m 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 Sterling?

Sterling is 11.7 hours behind Lukla.

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

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