HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,819 km
3,616 miles
LUA
Lukla
Nepal
Distance
5,819 km
3,616 mi / 3,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
100°
east

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HEL LUA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Lukla Airport
IATA Code HEL LUA
ICAO Code EFHK VNLK
City Helsinki Lukla
Country Finland Nepal
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 179 ft 9,380 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 27.690000, 86.730000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lukla (LUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal is 5,819 kilometers (3,616 miles / 3,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Finland 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 20:03 in Helsinki, it's 23:48 in Lukla. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,201 feet between the two airports. Lukla Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lukla (LUA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 327° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Lukla Airport (LUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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