Everest Base Camp Stage Distance Comparison (KM)
Compare Everest Base Camp trek stages. Lukla to Gorak Shep each stage length in km and miles with guide data and sources. Includes tables and sources.
Visual comparison
All values
Click any row to load it as Entry A.
| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lukla to Phakding About 3 hours walk. Lowest stage here. | 8 kilometers | Stage 1. Downhill Sherpa trail | EBC trek guides Lukla to Phakding 8 km |
| Phakding to Namche Bazaar About 6 hours walk. Steep finish. | 12 kilometers | Stage 2. Climb to Namche at 3440 m | EBC trek guides Phakding to Namche 12 km |
| Namche Acclimatization to Everest View About 4 hours walk. Gain and return. | 6 kilometers | Stage 3. Rest day loop to Everest View Hotel | EBC trek guides acclimatization loop 6 km |
| Namche to Tengboche About 5 hours walk. | 10 kilometers | Stage 4. Via Phunki Thanga to Tengboche monastery | EBC trek guides Namche to Tengboche 10 km |
| Tengboche to Dingboche About 6 hours walk. | 12 kilometers | Stage 5. Via Pangboche and Shomare | EBC trek guides Tengboche to Dingboche 12 km |
| Dingboche Acclimatization to Nangkartshang About 4 hours walk. Shortest here. | 5 kilometers | Stage 6. Rest day loop above Dingboche | EBC trek guides Nangkartshang loop 5 km |
| Dingboche to Lobuche About 6 hours walk. | 12 kilometers | Stage 7. Via Thukla Pass memorials | EBC trek guides Dingboche to Lobuche 12 km |
| Lobuche to Gorak Shep About 4 hours walk. | 7 kilometers | Stage 8. Via Pyramid and Lobuche Pass | EBC trek guides Lobuche to Gorak Shep 7 km |
| Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp About 3 hours walk. Shortest point to point. | 4 kilometers | Stage 9. Glacier trail to Base Camp 5364 m | EBC trek guides Gorak Shep to EBC 4 km |
| Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar About 3 hours walk. Top viewpoint here. | 3 kilometers | Stage 10. Summit viewpoint at 5645 m | EBC trek guides Kala Patthar 3 km |
| Pheriche to Namche return About 7 hours walk. Longest return here. | 20 kilometers | Return leg. Pheriche to Namche in one push | EBC trek guides return stages 20 km |
| Namche to Lukla return About 7 hours walk. | 19 kilometers | Return leg. Namche to Lukla in one push | EBC trek guides return stages 19 km |
About this converter
The Everest Base Camp trek runs about 130 km round trip from Lukla to Base Camp and back. This page lists 12 stages in kilometers, with miles in context. Outbound stages run from Lukla at 2860 m to Base Camp at 5364 m via Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep. Return stages run back to Lukla. Short stages like Gorak Shep to Base Camp are 4 km. Long return pushes like Pheriche to Namche are 20 km. Use it to plan acclimatization and daily miles.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Start with Lukla to Phakding at 8 and Gorak Shep to Base Camp at 4 for short legs. Then test Dingboche to Lobuche at 12 against Pheriche to Namche at 20 for outbound versus return.
Distances are guide circa values from trek operators and park pages. GPS tracks, lodge paths, and acclimatization loops shift totals by 1 to 2 km. Total Lukla to Base Camp one way is about 65 km. Round trip with Kala Patthar and return legs is about 130 km. Altitude matters more than distance above 4000 m. Check Sagarmatha park permits, Lukla flight status, and lodge beds before travel.
FAQ
How long is Lukla to Base Camp one way?
About 65 km via Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep.
Which stage is shortest here?
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar at 3 km. Gorak Shep to Base Camp at 4 km is next.
Which stage is longest here?
Pheriche to Namche return at 20 km. Namche to Lukla return at 19 km is next.
Where do distances come from?
Trek operator stage guides and Sagarmatha park pages. All are circa values.
Sources
- Sagarmatha park trek stage guides
- EBC operator Lukla to Base Camp mileages
Last verified: 2026-10-02 · 12 entries
More travel distances converters
Alta Via Trail Distance Comparison (KM)
Compare Alta Via 1 Dolomites trail stages. Lago di Braies to Belluno each hiking stage length in km and miles ranked here now. Includes tables and sources.
Appalachian Trail Section Distance Comparison (Miles)
Compare all 14 Appalachian Trail state section lengths with official ATC mileage, from 2.4 West Virginia miles to 557 Virginia miles totals. Includes tables.
Bernina Express Leg Distance Comparison (km)
Compare 12 Bernina Express leg distances in km, from 8 to 124. Exact official RhB section lengths for Chur to Tirano main line in a linked converter tool.
← Everdell Card Point Comparison (VP Values) · Everwood Episode Count Comparison (Seasons) →