ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,580 km
5,332 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
8,580 km
5,332 mi / 4,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG LCH
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code ALG LCH
ICAO Code DAAG KLCH
City Algiers Lake Charles
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 30.130000, -93.220000

Algiers (ALG) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 8,580 kilometers (5,332 miles / 4,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:51 in Algiers, it's 14:51 in Lake Charles. With a 7-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 Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 55° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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