CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
14,409 km
8,954 miles
LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport
Australia
Distance
14,409 km
8,954 mi / 7,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CNF LHG
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Lightning Ridge Airport
IATA Code CNF LHG
ICAO Code SBCF YLRD
City Belo Horizonte N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 2,715 ft 540 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 -29.460000, 147.980000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia is 14,409 kilometers (8,954 miles / 7,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:07 in Belo Horizonte, it's 06:07 in Lightning Ridge Airport. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,175 feet between the two airports. Lightning Ridge Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 165° (south 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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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