FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
6,872 km
4,270 miles
LUA
Lukla
Nepal
Distance
6,872 km
4,270 mi / 3,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.75h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
80°
east

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FRA LUA
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Lukla Airport
IATA Code FRA LUA
ICAO Code EDDF VNLK
City Frankfurt am Main Lukla
Country Germany Nepal
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 364 ft 9,380 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 27.690000, 86.730000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Lukla (LUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal is 6,872 kilometers (4,270 miles / 3,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:03 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 23:48 in Lukla. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,016 feet between the two airports. Lukla Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lukla (LUA) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 314° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Lukla Airport (LUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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