LAS
Las Vegas
United States
12,448 km
7,735 miles
LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport
Australia
Distance
12,448 km
7,735 mi / 6,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAS LHG
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Lightning Ridge Airport
IATA Code LAS LHG
ICAO Code KLAS YLRD
City Las Vegas N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Sydney
Elevation 2,181 ft 540 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -29.460000, 147.980000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia is 12,448 kilometers (7,735 miles / 6,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 00:51 in Las Vegas, it's 19:51 in Lightning Ridge Airport. With a 19-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 1,641 feet between the two airports. Lightning Ridge Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 60° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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