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MWA to LHG: distance & flight time
Marion (Williamson County Regional Airport) → Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport)
9,158 mi
14,738 km · 7,958 nm
18h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,158 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 25m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MWA — Williamson County Regional Airport · Marion, 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 MWA
- MDH · Southern Illinois Airport13 mi away
- CGI · Cape Girardeau Regional Airport48 mi away
- PAH · Barkley Regional Airport50 mi away
- SIK · Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport66 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 MWA from LHG?
The flight distance from Marion (MWA) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 9,158 miles (14,738 km, 7,958 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MWA to LHG?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 25m 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 Marion and Lightning Ridge?
Lightning Ridge is 15 hours ahead of Marion.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MWA to LHG?
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