Airport Comparison
| FLL | LHG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport | Lightning Ridge Airport |
| IATA Code | FLL | LHG |
| ICAO Code | KFLL | YLRD |
| City | Fort Lauderdale | N/A |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Australia/Sydney |
| Elevation | 65 ft | 540 ft |
| Coordinates | 26.070000, -80.150000 | -29.460000, 147.980000 |
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia is 15,298 kilometers (9,505 miles / 8,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.
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 18:41 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 10:41 in Lightning Ridge Airport. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.