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YJN to LUA: distance & flight time
St. Jean (St Jean Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)
7,240 mi
11,651 km · 6,291 nm
14h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,240 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 40m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YJN — St Jean Airport · St. Jean, Canada
- LUA — Lukla Airport · Lukla, Nepal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near YJN
Near LUA
- SYH · Syangboche Airport9 mi away
- PPL · Phaplu Airport15 mi away
- RUM · Rumjatar Airport29 mi away
- LDN · Lamidanda Airport30 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is YJN from LUA?
The flight distance from St. Jean (YJN) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,240 miles (11,651 km, 6,291 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YJN to LUA?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 40m 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 St. Jean and Lukla?
Lukla is 9.8 hours ahead of St. Jean.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YJN to LUA?
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