HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
2,058 km
1,279 miles
LUA
Lukla
Nepal
Distance
2,058 km
1,279 mi / 1,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.25h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HAN LUA
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Lukla Airport
IATA Code HAN LUA
ICAO Code VVNB VNLK
City Hanoi Lukla
Country Vietnam Nepal
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 39 ft 9,380 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 27.690000, 86.730000

Hanoi (HAN) to Lukla (LUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal is 2,058 kilometers (1,279 miles / 1,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Vietnam with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:33 in Hanoi, it's 01:18 in Lukla.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,341 feet between the two airports. Lukla Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lukla (LUA) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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