AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
2,621 km
1,628 miles
LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport
Australia
Distance
2,621 km
1,628 mi / 1,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

AKL LHG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Lightning Ridge Airport
IATA Code AKL LHG
ICAO Code NZAA YLRD
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Sydney
Elevation 23 ft 540 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -29.460000, 147.980000

Auckland (AKL) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia is 2,621 kilometers (1,628 miles / 1,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:20 in Auckland, it's 07:20 in Lightning Ridge Airport.

The return flight from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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