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RTW to LUA: distance & flight time
Saratov (Saratov Central Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)
2,668 mi
4,294 km · 2,318 nm
5h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.8h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,668 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 42m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RTW — Saratov Central Airport · Saratov, Russia
- 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 RTW
- BWO · Balakovo Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport115 mi away
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 RTW from LUA?
The flight distance from Saratov (RTW) to Lukla (LUA) is 2,668 miles (4,294 km, 2,318 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RTW to LUA?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 42m 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 Saratov and Lukla?
Lukla is 2.8 hours ahead of Saratov.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RTW to LUA?
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