HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
2,798 km
1,739 miles
LUA
Lukla
Nepal
Distance
2,798 km
1,739 mi / 1,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HKG LUA
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Lukla Airport
IATA Code HKG LUA
ICAO Code VHHH VNLK
City Hong Kong Lukla
Country Hong Kong Nepal
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 28 ft 9,380 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 27.690000, 86.730000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Lukla (LUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal is 2,798 kilometers (1,739 miles / 1,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:37 in Hong Kong, it's 01:22 in Lukla.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,352 feet between the two airports. Lukla Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lukla (LUA) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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