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DCA to LHG: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport)
9,810 mi
15,787 km · 8,525 nm
19h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,810 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 42m 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
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, 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 DCA
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 DCA from LHG?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 9,810 miles (15,787 km, 8,525 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to LHG?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 42m 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 Washington and Lightning Ridge?
Lightning Ridge is 14 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to LHG?
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