Distance From Lukla Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, LUA - OKA Distance

The distance from Lukla Airport (LUA) to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 2511 miles or 4041 kilometers or 2181 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lukla ( Nepal ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lukla and Naha takes around 5 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lukla Airport, Lukla, Nepal to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 5 hours 46 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LUA - OKA

Kilometers		4041 km
Statute Miles		2511 miles
Nautical Miles		2181 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 46 minutes

Lukla Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - LUA to OKA Flight Path

Location of Lukla Airport & Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Lukla, Nepal and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LUA - OKA

Time difference between Lukla (Nepal) and Naha (Japan) is 3 Hours 15 Minutes.
Naha time is 3 Hours 15 Minutes ahead of Lukla.

Location	Local Time
Lukla (Nepal)	2026-11-02, 12:34:06 +0545
Naha (Japan)	2026-11-02, 15:49:06 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lukla Airport (LUA / VNLK) Lukla, Nepal

Destination

Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA / ROAH) Naha, Japan