EBB
Kampala
Uganda
6,545 km
4,067 miles
LUA
Lukla
Nepal
Distance
6,545 km
4,067 mi / 3,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB LUA
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Lukla Airport
IATA Code EBB LUA
ICAO Code HUEN VNLK
City Kampala Lukla
Country Uganda Nepal
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,782 ft 9,380 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 27.690000, 86.730000

Kampala (EBB) to Lukla (LUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal is 6,545 kilometers (4,067 miles / 3,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Uganda 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 22:32 in Kampala, it's 01:17 in Lukla.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,598 feet between the two airports. Lukla Airport sits higher than Entebbe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lukla (LUA) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 252° (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 Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Lukla Airport (LUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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