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PVL to LUA: distance & flight time

Pikeville (Pike County-Hatcher Field) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,875 mi
12,674 km · 6,844 nm
15h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,875 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 55m 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 PVL from LUA?

The flight distance from Pikeville (PVL) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,875 miles (12,674 km, 6,844 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from PVL to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 55m 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 Pikeville and Lukla?

Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of Pikeville.

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

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