World's Most Dangerous Flight
The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, also known as the Tenzing-Hillary Airport, is considered to be one of the most dangerous flights in the world.
The flight to Lukla is often considered the gateway to Mount Everest and other popular trekking and climbing destinations in the Himalayas.
The flight is only about half an hour long, but it takes passengers on a harrowing journey through the Himalayas, with steep cliffs, narrow valleys, and unpredictable weather conditions making it a challenging and risky journey.
The airport is located at an altitude of 9,334 feet, and its runway is one of the shortest and steepest runways in the world. The runway is also sloped, with a 12-degree incline towards the mountain, making it even more challenging for pilots to land.
The flight is operated by several domestic airlines, which have a fleet of small aircrafts. The skilled pilots are trained to handle the challenging conditions of the flight, and will not take off if the weather is not cooperating.