How far is Aksu from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Aksu (Aksu Onsu Airport) is 1005 miles / 1617 kilometers / 873 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Aksu (AKU) is 1742 miles / 2803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 14 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Aksu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Aksu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1004.567 miles
• 1616.694 kilometers
• 872.945 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

• 1006.338 miles
• 1619.544 kilometers
• 874.484 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 Lukla to Aksu?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Aksu Onsu Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Aksu?

The time difference between Lukla and Aksu is 15 minutes. Aksu is 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Aksu Onsu Airport (AKU)

On average, flying from Lukla to Aksu generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lukla to Aksu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Aksu Onsu Airport (AKU).

Airport information

Origin	Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City:	Lukla
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	LUA
ICAO Code:	VNLK
Coordinates:	27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E

Destination	Aksu Onsu Airport
City:	Aksu
Country:	China
IATA Code:	AKU
ICAO Code:	ZWAK
Coordinates:	41°15′45″N, 80°17′30″E