The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 1,279 kilometers (794 miles / 690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, 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 17:00 in Charlotte, it's 16:00 in Lake Charles.

The return flight from Lake Charles (LCH) 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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.