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PGU to LUA: distance & flight time
Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)
2,076 mi
3,341 km · 1,804 nm
4h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,076 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 32m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PGU — Persian Gulf International Airport · Khalije Fars, Iran
- 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 PGU
- LFM · Lamerd Airport28 mi away
- KNR · Jam Airport39 mi away
- LVP · Lavan Island Airport55 mi away
- KIH · Kish International Airport97 mi away
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 PGU from LUA?
The flight distance from Khalije Fars (PGU) to Lukla (LUA) is 2,076 miles (3,341 km, 1,804 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PGU to LUA?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 32m 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 Khalije Fars and Lukla?
Lukla is 2.3 hours ahead of Khalije Fars.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PGU to LUA?
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