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LWM to LUA: distance & flight time

Lawrence (Lawrence Municipal Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,372 mi
11,865 km · 6,406 nm
14h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,372 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 55m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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 LWM from LUA?

The flight distance from Lawrence (LWM) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,372 miles (11,865 km, 6,406 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LWM to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 14h 55m 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 Lawrence and Lukla?

Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of Lawrence.

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

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