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SGF to LHG: distance & flight time
Springfield (Springfield Branson National Airport) → Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport)
8,915 mi
14,347 km · 7,747 nm
17h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
8,915 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 57m 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
- SGF — Springfield Branson National Airport · Springfield, 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 SGF
- BKG · Branson Airport50 mi away
- JLN · Joplin Regional Airport61 mi away
- HRO · Boone County Airport69 mi away
- AIZ · Lee C Fine Memorial Airport75 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 SGF from LHG?
The flight distance from Springfield (SGF) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 8,915 miles (14,347 km, 7,747 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SGF to LHG?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 57m 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 Springfield and Lightning Ridge?
Lightning Ridge is 15 hours ahead of Springfield.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SGF to LHG?
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