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PDK to LUA: distance & flight time

Atlanta (DeKalb Peachtree Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

8,143 mi
13,105 km · 7,076 nm
16h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

8,143 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 26m 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 PDK from LUA?

The flight distance from Atlanta (PDK) to Lukla (LUA) is 8,143 miles (13,105 km, 7,076 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from PDK to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 16h 26m 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 Atlanta and Lukla?

Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of Atlanta.

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

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