ICN
Seoul
South Korea
3,846 km
2,390 miles
LUA
Lukla
Nepal
Distance
3,846 km
2,390 mi / 2,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3.25h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
265°
west

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ICN LUA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Lukla Airport
IATA Code ICN LUA
ICAO Code RKSI VNLK
City Seoul Lukla
Country South Korea Nepal
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 23 ft 9,380 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 27.690000, 86.730000

Seoul (ICN) to Lukla (LUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal is 3,846 kilometers (2,390 miles / 2,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:35 in Seoul, it's 01:20 in Lukla. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,357 feet between the two airports. Lukla Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lukla (LUA) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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