DOH
Doha
Qatar
3,494 km
2,171 miles
LUA
Lukla
Nepal
Distance
3,494 km
2,171 mi / 1,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DOH LUA
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Lukla Airport
IATA Code DOH LUA
ICAO Code OTHH VNLK
City Doha Lukla
Country Qatar Nepal
Timezone Asia/Qatar Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 13 ft 9,380 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 27.690000, 86.730000

Doha (DOH) to Lukla (LUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal is 3,494 kilometers (2,171 miles / 1,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Qatar with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:02 in Doha, it's 23:47 in Lukla.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,367 feet between the two airports. Lukla Airport sits higher than Hamad International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lukla (LUA) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 274° (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 Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Lukla Airport (LUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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