ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,188 km
9,437 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
15,188 km
9,437 mi / 8,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

ADL LCH
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code ADL LCH
ICAO Code YPAD KLCH
City Adelaide Lake Charles
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 30.130000, -93.220000

Adelaide (ADL) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 15,188 kilometers (9,437 miles / 8,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:05 in Adelaide, it's 16:35 in Lake Charles. With a 16.5-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 Lake Charles (LCH) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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