LUA
Lukla
Nepal
2,882 km
1,791 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
2,882 km
1,791 mi / 1,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

LUA MCT
Airport Name Lukla Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code LUA MCT
ICAO Code VNLK OOMS
City Lukla Muscat
Country Nepal Oman
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Muscat
Elevation 9,380 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 27.690000, 86.730000 23.590000, 58.280000

Lukla (LUA) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 2,882 kilometers (1,791 miles / 1,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:18 in Lukla, it's 23:33 in Muscat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,332 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Lukla Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Lukla (LUA) follows a heading of 75° (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 Lukla Airport (LUA) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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