# Everest Base Camp Trek: Distance and Elevation Day by Day

_Published 8 July 2026_

How far do you actually walk to Everest Base Camp, and how high do you climb each day? Here's the typical profile.

**Quick answer:** the trek is about **130 km round trip** from Lukla, roughly 65 km each way. You climb from **Lukla (about 2,860 m)** to **Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)**, with the highest point at **Kala Patthar (about 5,545 m)**. Most itineraries take **12–14 days**, including two acclimatisation days.

## Typical itinerary

DayRouteOvernight altitude1Fly to Lukla, walk to PhakdingAbout 2,610 m2Phakding to Namche BazaarAbout 3,440 m3Acclimatisation day in NamcheAbout 3,440 m4Namche to TengbocheAbout 3,860 m5Tengboche to DingbocheAbout 4,410 m6Acclimatisation day in DingbocheAbout 4,410 m7Dingboche to LobucheAbout 4,940 m8Lobuche to Gorak Shep and Everest Base CampAbout 5,160 m9Kala Patthar at dawn, descend to PhericheAbout 4,370 m10Pheriche to NamcheAbout 3,440 m11Namche to LuklaAbout 2,860 m12Fly to KathmanduAbout 1,400 m## Daily walking

Most days involve 5–7 hours and around 10–15 km of walking, with steep sections. Altitude, not distance, is what makes it challenging.

See our [EBC guide](/blog/everest-base-camp-trek-guide), [difficulty](/blog/everest-base-camp-trek-difficulty) and [weather by month](/blog/everest-base-camp-weather-by-month).

## Frequently asked questions
### How far is the Everest Base Camp trek?
About **130 km** round trip from Lukla.

### How high is Everest Base Camp?
**5,364 m**.

### What is the highest point?
Kala Patthar, about 5,545 m.

### How many hours a day do you walk?
About 5–7 hours.


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