ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,427 km
3,372 miles
LUA
Lukla
Nepal
Distance
5,427 km
3,372 mi / 2,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD LUA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lukla Airport
IATA Code ADD LUA
ICAO Code HAAB VNLK
City Addis Ababa Lukla
Country Ethiopia Nepal
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 7,630 ft 9,380 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 27.690000, 86.730000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lukla (LUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal is 5,427 kilometers (3,372 miles / 2,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:39 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:24 in Lukla.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,750 feet between the two airports. Lukla Airport sits higher than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lukla (LUA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Lukla Airport (LUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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