CWF
Lake Charles
United States
1,724 km
1,071 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
1,724 km
1,071 mi / 931 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
52°
northeast

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CWF IAD
Airport Name Chennault International Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code CWF IAD
ICAO Code KCWF KIAD
City Lake Charles Washington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 17 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -93.140000 38.900000, -77.500000

Lake Charles (CWF) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 1,724 kilometers (1,071 miles / 931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 16:12 in Lake Charles, it's 17:12 in Washington.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Lake Charles (CWF) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chennault International Airport (CWF) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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