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SLE to LUA: distance & flight time

Salem (Salem Municipal Airport/McNary Field) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,082 mi
11,398 km · 6,155 nm
14h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12.8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

7,082 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 21m gate to gate, flying northwest. 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 SLE from LUA?

The flight distance from Salem (SLE) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,082 miles (11,398 km, 6,155 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from SLE to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 14h 21m 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 Salem and Lukla?

Lukla is 12.8 hours ahead of Salem.

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

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