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RME to LUA: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)
7,407 mi
11,921 km · 6,437 nm
14h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,407 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 59m 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.
The two airports
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, United States
- 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 RME
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 RME from LUA?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,407 miles (11,921 km, 6,437 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to LUA?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 59m 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 Rome and Lukla?
Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to LUA?
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