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YSJ to LUA: distance & flight time
St. John (Saint John Airport) → Lukla (Lukla Airport)
7,107 mi
11,438 km · 6,176 nm
14h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8.8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,107 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 24m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YSJ — Saint John Airport · St. John, 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 YSJ
- YFC · Fredericton Airport49 mi away
- YZX · CFB Greenwood53 mi away
- YDG · Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport53 mi away
- YQM · Greater Moncton International Airport80 mi away
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 YSJ from LUA?
The flight distance from St. John (YSJ) to Lukla (LUA) is 7,107 miles (11,438 km, 6,176 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YSJ to LUA?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 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 St. John and Lukla?
Lukla is 8.8 hours ahead of St. John.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YSJ to LUA?
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