HAM
Hamburg
Germany
6,711 km
4,170 miles
LUA
Lukla
Nepal
Distance
6,711 km
4,170 mi / 3,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.75h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

HAM LUA
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Lukla Airport
IATA Code HAM LUA
ICAO Code EDDH VNLK
City Hamburg Lukla
Country Germany Nepal
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 53 ft 9,380 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 27.690000, 86.730000

Hamburg (HAM) to Lukla (LUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal is 6,711 kilometers (4,170 miles / 3,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:35 in Hamburg, it's 13:20 in Lukla. 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 9,327 feet between the two airports. Lukla Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lukla (LUA) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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