Airport Comparison
| ATL | CWF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Chennault International Airport |
| IATA Code | ATL | CWF |
| ICAO Code | KATL | KCWF |
| City | Atlanta | Lake Charles |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 17 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.640000, -84.430000 | 30.210000, -93.140000 |
Atlanta (ATL) to Lake Charles (CWF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States is 906 kilometers (563 miles / 489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 04:06 in Atlanta, it's 03:06 in Lake Charles.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,010 feet between the two airports. Chennault International Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The return flight from Lake Charles (CWF) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 63° (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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chennault International Airport (CWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.