FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
13,875 km
8,621 miles
LUA
Lukla
Nepal
Distance
13,875 km
8,621 mi / 7,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FLL LUA
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Lukla Airport
IATA Code FLL LUA
ICAO Code KFLL VNLK
City Fort Lauderdale Lukla
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 65 ft 9,380 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 27.690000, 86.730000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lukla (LUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal is 13,875 kilometers (8,621 miles / 7,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:02 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 23:47 in Lukla. With a 10.75-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 9,315 feet between the two airports. Lukla Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lukla (LUA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Lukla Airport (LUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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