How far is Lukla from Bishkek?
The distance between Bishkek (Manas International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1263 miles / 2032 kilometers / 1097 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bishkek (FRU) to Lukla (LUA) is 2098 miles / 3377 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 39 minutes.
Manas International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Bishkek to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bishkek to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1262.606 miles
- 2031.968 kilometers
- 1097.175 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1263.745 miles
- 2033.800 kilometers
- 1098.164 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Bishkek to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Manas International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bishkek and Lukla?
The time difference between Bishkek and Lukla is 15 minutes. Lukla is 15 minutes behind Bishkek.
Flight carbon footprint between Manas International Airport (FRU) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Bishkek to Lukla generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bishkek to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Manas International Airport (FRU) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Manas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bishkek |
| Country: | Kyrgyzstan  |
| IATA Code: | FRU |
| ICAO Code: | UAFM |
| Coordinates: | 43°3′40″N, 74°28′39″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |