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SCF to LUA: distance & flight time

Scottsdale (Scottsdale Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

8,028 mi
12,920 km · 6,976 nm
16h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

8,028 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 12m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12.8-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 SCF from LUA?

The flight distance from Scottsdale (SCF) to Lukla (LUA) is 8,028 miles (12,920 km, 6,976 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from SCF to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 16h 12m 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 Scottsdale and Lukla?

Lukla is 12.8 hours ahead of Scottsdale.

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

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