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CBE to LHG: distance & flight time
Cumberland (Greater Cumberland Regional Airport) → Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport)
9,717 mi
15,639 km · 8,444 nm
19h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,717 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 31m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CBE — Greater Cumberland Regional Airport · Cumberland, United States
- LHG — Lightning Ridge Airport · Lightning Ridge, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CBE
Near LHG
- WGE · Walgett Airport41 mi away
- DRN · Dirranbandi Airport61 mi away
- BWQ · Brewarrina Airport79 mi away
- SGO · St George Airport104 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CBE from LHG?
The flight distance from Cumberland (CBE) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 9,717 miles (15,639 km, 8,444 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CBE to LHG?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 31m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Cumberland and Lightning Ridge?
Lightning Ridge is 14 hours ahead of Cumberland.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CBE to LHG?
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