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MEL to LUA: distance & flight time

Melbourne (Melbourne International Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

5,876 mi
9,457 km · 5,107 nm
11h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4.2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

5,876 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 59m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.2-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 MEL from LUA?

The flight distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Lukla (LUA) is 5,876 miles (9,457 km, 5,107 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from MEL to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 59m 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 Melbourne and Lukla?

Lukla is 4.2 hours behind Melbourne.

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

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