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MRX to LHG: distance & flight time
Bandar Mahshahr (Mahshahr Airport) → Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport)
7,698 mi
12,389 km · 6,689 nm
15h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
7,698 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 34m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- MRX — Mahshahr Airport · Bandar Mahshahr, 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 MRX
- OMI · Omidiyeh Airport30 mi away
- AKW · Aghajari Airport34 mi away
- ABD · Abadan Airport56 mi away
- AWZ · Ahwaz Airport59 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 MRX from LHG?
The flight distance from Bandar Mahshahr (MRX) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 7,698 miles (12,389 km, 6,689 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MRX to LHG?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 34m 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 MRX to LHG?
Nonstop service on MRX–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 15h 34m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Bandar Mahshahr and Lightning Ridge?
Lightning Ridge is 7.5 hours ahead of Bandar Mahshahr.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MRX to LHG?
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Why are some MRX to LHG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MRX–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.