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LUA to WHP: distance & flight time
Lukla (Lukla Airport) → Los Angeles (Whiteman Airport)
7,852 mi
12,636 km · 6,823 nm
15h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12.7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,852 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 52m 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.
The two airports
- LUA — Lukla Airport · Lukla, Nepal
- WHP — Whiteman Airport · Los Angeles, United States
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 WHP
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport22 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport5 mi away
- VNY · Van Nuys Airport6 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LUA from WHP?
The flight distance from Lukla (LUA) to Los Angeles (WHP) is 7,852 miles (12,636 km, 6,823 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LUA to WHP?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 52m 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 WHP?
Nonstop service on LUA–WHP 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 15h 52m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 12.7 hours behind Lukla.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LUA to WHP?
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Why are some LUA to WHP fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LUA–WHP 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.