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NLV to LUA: distance & flight time

Nikolayev (Mykolaiv International Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

3,216 mi
5,176 km · 2,795 nm
6h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.8h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details

3,216 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 46m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.8-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 NLV from LUA?

The flight distance from Nikolayev (NLV) to Lukla (LUA) is 3,216 miles (5,176 km, 2,795 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from NLV to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 6h 46m 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 Nikolayev and Lukla?

Lukla is 2.8 hours ahead of Nikolayev.

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

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