CGK
Jakarta
Indonesia
4,327 km
2,689 miles
LUA
Lukla
Nepal
Distance
4,327 km
2,689 mi / 2,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1.25h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CGK LUA
Airport Name Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Lukla Airport
IATA Code CGK LUA
ICAO Code WIII VNLK
City Jakarta Lukla
Country Indonesia Nepal
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 34 ft 9,380 ft
Coordinates -6.130000, 106.660000 27.690000, 86.730000

Jakarta (CGK) to Lukla (LUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, Indonesia to Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal is 4,327 kilometers (2,689 miles / 2,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Indonesia with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:08 in Jakarta, it's 20:53 in Lukla.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,346 feet between the two airports. Lukla Airport sits higher than Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lukla (LUA) to Jakarta (CGK) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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