The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal is 14,947 kilometers (9,288 miles / 8,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:02 in Belo Horizonte, it's 23:47 in Lukla. With a 8.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,665 feet between the two airports. Lukla Airport sits higher than Tancredo Neves International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lukla (LUA) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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