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OAA to LSW: distance & flight time
Shank (Shank Air Base) → Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (Malikus Saleh Airport)
2,668 mi
4,294 km · 2,319 nm
5h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,668 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 42m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- OAA — Shank Air Base · Shank, Afghanistan
- LSW — Malikus Saleh Airport · Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island, Indonesia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near OAA
- KBL · Hamid Karzai International Airport45 mi away
- GZI · Ghazni Airport47 mi away
- PAJ · Parachinar Airport57 mi away
- OAS · Sharana Airstrip57 mi away
Near LSW
- LSX · Lhok Sukon Airport24 mi away
- MEQ · Seunagan Airport84 mi away
- BTJ · Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport107 mi away
- SBG · Maimun Saleh Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is OAA from LSW?
The flight distance from Shank (OAA) to Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) is 2,668 miles (4,294 km, 2,319 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OAA to LSW?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 42m 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 OAA to LSW?
Nonstop service on OAA–LSW 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 5h 42m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shank and Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island?
Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island is 2.5 hours ahead of Shank.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OAA to LSW?
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Why are some OAA to LSW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain OAA–LSW 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.