BWI
Baltimore
United States
1,802 km
1,119 miles
CWF
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
1,802 km
1,119 mi / 973 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BWI CWF
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Chennault International Airport
IATA Code BWI CWF
ICAO Code KBWI KCWF
City Baltimore Lake Charles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 143 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 30.210000, -93.140000

Baltimore (BWI) to Lake Charles (CWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States is 1,802 kilometers (1,119 miles / 973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 05:52 in Baltimore, it's 04:52 in Lake Charles.

The return flight from Lake Charles (CWF) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 52° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Chennault International Airport (CWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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