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OAJ to LUA: distance & flight time
Jacksonville NC (Albert J Ellis Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)
7,998 mi
12,871 km · 6,950 nm
16h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,998 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 9m 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
- OAJ — Albert J Ellis Airport · Jacksonville NC, United States
- LUA — Lukla Airport · Lukla, Nepal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near OAJ
Near LUA
- SYH · Syangboche Airport9 mi away
- PPL · Phaplu Airport15 mi away
- RUM · Rumjatar Airport29 mi away
- LDN · Lamidanda Airport30 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is OAJ from LUA?
The flight distance from Jacksonville NC (OAJ) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,998 miles (12,871 km, 6,950 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OAJ to LUA?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 9m 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 Jacksonville NC and Lukla?
Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of Jacksonville NC.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OAJ to LUA?
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