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MZR to LUA: distance & flight time

Mazar-i-sharif (Mazar I Sharif Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

1,297 mi
2,087 km · 1,127 nm
3h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1.3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details

1,297 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 17m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1.3-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 MZR from LUA?

The flight distance from Mazar-i-sharif (MZR) to Lukla (LUA) is 1,297 miles (2,087 km, 1,127 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from MZR to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 3h 17m 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 Mazar-i-sharif and Lukla?

Lukla is 1.3 hours ahead of Mazar-i-sharif.

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

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