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SUX to LUA: distance & flight time

Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Col. Bud Day Field) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,590 mi
12,215 km · 6,596 nm
15h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,590 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 21m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.8-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 SUX from LUA?

The flight distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,590 miles (12,215 km, 6,596 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from SUX to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 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 Sioux City and Lukla?

Lukla is 10.8 hours ahead of Sioux City.

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

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