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GYM to LHG: distance & flight time
Guaymas (General José María Yáñez International Airport) → Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport)
7,755 mi
12,481 km · 6,739 nm
15h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,755 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 40m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GYM — General José María Yáñez International Airport · Guaymas, Mexico
- 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 GYM
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 GYM from LHG?
The flight distance from Guaymas (GYM) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 7,755 miles (12,481 km, 6,739 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GYM to LHG?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 40m 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 Guaymas and Lightning Ridge?
Lightning Ridge is 17 hours ahead of Guaymas.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GYM to LHG?
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