DEN
Denver
United States
13,451 km
8,358 miles
LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport
Australia
Distance
13,451 km
8,358 mi / 7,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DEN LHG
Airport Name Denver International Airport Lightning Ridge Airport
IATA Code DEN LHG
ICAO Code KDEN YLRD
City Denver N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,434 ft 540 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -29.460000, 147.980000

Denver (DEN) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia is 13,451 kilometers (8,358 miles / 7,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:56 in Denver, it's 06:56 in Lightning Ridge Airport. With a 18-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 4,894 feet between the two airports. Lightning Ridge Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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