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PVG to LUA: distance & flight time

Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

2,116 mi
3,405 km · 1,839 nm
4h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details

2,116 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 37m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.2-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 PVG from LUA?

The flight distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Lukla (LUA) is 2,116 miles (3,405 km, 1,839 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from PVG to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 4h 37m 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 Shanghai and Lukla?

Lukla is 2.2 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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