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SYH to LAF: distance & flight time
Syangboche (Syangboche Airport) → Lafayette (Purdue University Airport)
7,705 mi
12,401 km · 6,696 nm
15h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-10.7h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,705 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 35m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SYH — Syangboche Airport · Syangboche, Nepal
- LAF — Purdue University Airport · Lafayette, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SYH
- LUA · Lukla Airport9 mi away
- PPL · Phaplu Airport22 mi away
- RUM · Rumjatar Airport36 mi away
- LDN · Lamidanda Airport39 mi away
Near LAF
- DNV · Vermilion Regional Airport38 mi away
- RNZ · Jasper County Airport39 mi away
- GUS · Grissom Air Reserve Base44 mi away
- OKK · Kokomo Municipal Airport47 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SYH from LAF?
The flight distance from Syangboche (SYH) to Lafayette (LAF) is 7,705 miles (12,401 km, 6,696 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SYH to LAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SYH to LAF?
Nonstop service on SYH–LAF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 35m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Syangboche and Lafayette?
Lafayette is 10.7 hours behind Syangboche.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SYH to LAF?
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Why are some SYH to LAF fares phone-only?
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