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PIT to LUA: distance & flight time

Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,652 mi
12,315 km · 6,650 nm
15h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,652 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 28m 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 PIT from LUA?

The flight distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,652 miles (12,315 km, 6,650 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from PIT to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 28m 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 Pittsburgh and Lukla?

Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of Pittsburgh.

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

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