# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Lake Charles (CWF)

> 1,268 km · estimated flight time 2h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,268 km / 788 mi / 684 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 247° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 61° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 06:49 in Charlotte, it's 05:49 in Lake Charles)
- **Elevation difference**: 731 ft (CWF is lower than CLT)

## Airports

### [Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/clt-charlotte-charlottedouglas-international-airport/1ef266df-1448-633a-a635-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Charlotte, United States
- ICAO: KCLT
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 35.210000, -80.950000
- Elevation: 748 ft

### [Chennault International Airport (CWF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cwf-lake-charles-chennault-international-airport/1ef266df-1586-6ada-8010-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lake Charles, United States
- ICAO: KCWF
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 30.210000, -93.140000
- Elevation: 17 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:49 in Charlotte, it's 05:49 in Lake Charles.

## Related

- [Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/clt-charlotte-charlottedouglas-international-airport/1ef266df-1448-633a-a635-06bb2780ed98)
- [Chennault International Airport (CWF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cwf-lake-charles-chennault-international-airport/1ef266df-1586-6ada-8010-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)