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PHX to LUA: distance & flight time

Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

8,039 mi
12,937 km · 6,985 nm
16h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

8,039 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 14m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12.8-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 PHX from LUA?

The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Lukla (LUA) is 8,039 miles (12,937 km, 6,985 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from PHX to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 16h 14m 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 Phoenix and Lukla?

Lukla is 12.8 hours ahead of Phoenix.

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

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