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OAS to LSW: distance & flight time
Sharona (Sharana Airstrip) → Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (Malikus Saleh Airport)
2,642 mi
4,252 km · 2,296 nm
5h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,642 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 39m 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
- OAS — Sharana Airstrip · Sharona, 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 OAS
- GZI · Ghazni Airport37 mi away
- OAA · Shank Air Base57 mi away
- KHT · Khost Airport66 mi away
- WAF · Wana Airport71 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 OAS from LSW?
The flight distance from Sharona (OAS) to Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) is 2,642 miles (4,252 km, 2,296 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OAS to LSW?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 39m 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 OAS to LSW?
Nonstop service on OAS–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 39m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Sharona and Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island?
Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island is 2.5 hours ahead of Sharona.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OAS to LSW?
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Why are some OAS to LSW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain OAS–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.