LUA
Lukla
Nepal
3,438 km
2,136 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
3,438 km
2,136 mi / 1,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
87°
east

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LUA TPE
Airport Name Lukla Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code LUA TPE
ICAO Code VNLK RCTP
City Lukla Taipei
Country Nepal Taiwan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Taipei
Elevation 9,380 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 27.690000, 86.730000 25.080000, 121.230000

Lukla (LUA) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 3,438 kilometers (2,136 miles / 1,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Taiwan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:53 in Lukla, it's 17:08 in Taipei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,274 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan 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 Taipei (TPE) to Lukla (LUA) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Lukla Airport (LUA) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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