How far is Almaty from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Almaty (Almaty International Airport) is 1208 miles / 1944 kilometers / 1050 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Almaty (ALA) is 2259 miles / 3635 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 38 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Almaty International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Almaty
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Almaty. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1208.170 miles
- 1944.362 kilometers
- 1049.871 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- 1209.740 miles
- 1946.888 kilometers
- 1051.235 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 Almaty?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Almaty International Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Almaty?
The time difference between Lukla and Almaty is 45 minutes. Almaty is 45 minutes behind Lukla.
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Almaty International Airport (ALA)
On average, flying from Lukla to Almaty generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Almaty
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Almaty International Airport (ALA).
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 | Almaty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Almaty |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | ALA |
| ICAO Code: | UAAA |
| Coordinates: | 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″E |