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KIH to LHG: distance & flight time
Kish Island (Kish International Airport) → Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport)
7,317 mi
11,776 km · 6,359 nm
14h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
7,317 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 49m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KIH — Kish International Airport · Kish Island, Iran
- 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 KIH
- LVP · Lavan Island Airport43 mi away
- BDH · Bandar Lengeh Airport52 mi away
- SXI · Sirri Island Airport55 mi away
- LFM · Lamerd Airport76 mi away
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 KIH from LHG?
The flight distance from Kish Island (KIH) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 7,317 miles (11,776 km, 6,359 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KIH to LHG?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 49m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KIH to LHG?
Nonstop service on KIH–LHG depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h 49m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kish Island and Lightning Ridge?
Lightning Ridge is 7.5 hours ahead of Kish Island.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KIH to LHG?
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Why are some KIH to LHG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KIH–LHG tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.