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MRN to LUA: distance & flight time

Morganton (Foothills Regional Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,984 mi
12,848 km · 6,938 nm
16h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,984 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 7m 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.

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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 MRN from LUA?

The flight distance from Morganton (MRN) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,984 miles (12,848 km, 6,938 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from MRN to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 16h 7m 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 Morganton and Lukla?

Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of Morganton.

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

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