BRU
Brussels
Belgium
7,134 km
4,433 miles
LUA
Lukla
Nepal
Distance
7,134 km
4,433 mi / 3,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.75h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BRU LUA
Airport Name Brussels Airport Lukla Airport
IATA Code BRU LUA
ICAO Code EBBR VNLK
City Brussels Lukla
Country Belgium Nepal
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 184 ft 9,380 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 27.690000, 86.730000

Brussels (BRU) to Lukla (LUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal is 7,134 kilometers (4,433 miles / 3,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Belgium with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:03 in Brussels, it's 23:48 in Lukla. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,196 feet between the two airports. Lukla Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lukla (LUA) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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