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WYS to LUA: distance & flight time

West Yellowstone (Yellowstone Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)

7,311 mi
11,766 km · 6,353 nm
14h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,311 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 48m 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 WYS from LUA?

The flight distance from West Yellowstone (WYS) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,311 miles (11,766 km, 6,353 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from WYS to LUA?

A nonstop flight takes about 14h 48m 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 West Yellowstone and Lukla?

Lukla is 11.8 hours ahead of West Yellowstone.

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

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