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VEL to LUA: distance & flight time

Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,616 mi
12,256 km · 6,618 nm
15h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,616 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 24m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11.8-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 VEL from LUA?

The flight distance from Vernal (VEL) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,616 miles (12,256 km, 6,618 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from VEL to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 24m 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 Vernal and Lukla?

Lukla is 11.8 hours ahead of Vernal.

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

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