KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
3,197 km
1,987 miles
LUA
Lukla
Nepal
Distance
3,197 km
1,987 mi / 1,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL LUA
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Lukla Airport
IATA Code KUL LUA
ICAO Code WMKK VNLK
City Kuala Lumpur Lukla
Country Malaysia Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 69 ft 9,380 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 27.690000, 86.730000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Lukla (LUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal is 3,197 kilometers (1,987 miles / 1,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:18 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 06:03 in Lukla.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,311 feet between the two airports. Lukla Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lukla (LUA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Lukla Airport (LUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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