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PDG to LUA: distance & flight time

Padang (Minangkabau International Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

2,163 mi
3,481 km · 1,880 nm
4h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1.2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

2,163 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 42m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1.2-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 PDG from LUA?

The flight distance from Padang (PDG) to Lukla (LUA) is 2,163 miles (3,481 km, 1,880 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from PDG to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 4h 42m 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 Padang and Lukla?

Lukla is 1.2 hours behind Padang.

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

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