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SUA to LHG: distance & flight time
Stuart (Witham Field) → Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport)
9,521 mi
15,323 km · 8,274 nm
19h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,521 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 8m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SUA — Witham Field · Stuart, 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 SUA
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 SUA from LHG?
The flight distance from Stuart (SUA) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 9,521 miles (15,323 km, 8,274 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SUA to LHG?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 8m 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 Stuart and Lightning Ridge?
Lightning Ridge is 14 hours ahead of Stuart.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SUA to LHG?
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