LUA
Lukla
Nepal
6,392 km
3,972 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
6,392 km
3,972 mi / 3,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
309°
northwest

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LUA ZAG
Airport Name Lukla Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code LUA ZAG
ICAO Code VNLK LDZA
City Lukla Zagreb
Country Nepal Croatia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 9,380 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 27.690000, 86.730000 45.740000, 16.070000

Lukla (LUA) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 6,392 kilometers (3,972 miles / 3,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Nepal with Croatia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:30 in Lukla, it's 23:45 in Zagreb. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,027 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Lukla Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Lukla (LUA) follows a heading of 82° (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 Lukla Airport (LUA) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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