CLT
Charlotte
United States
1,268 km
788 miles
CWF
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
1,268 km
788 mi / 684 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
247°
west southwest

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CLT CWF
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Chennault International Airport
IATA Code CLT CWF
ICAO Code KCLT KCWF
City Charlotte Lake Charles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 748 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 30.210000, -93.140000

Charlotte (CLT) to Lake Charles (CWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States is 1,268 kilometers (788 miles / 684 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 06:09 in Charlotte, it's 05:09 in Lake Charles.

The return flight from Lake Charles (CWF) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 61° (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 Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Chennault International Airport (CWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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