CWF
Lake Charles
United States
2,410 km
1,498 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
2,410 km
1,498 mi / 1,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CWF LAX
Airport Name Chennault International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code CWF LAX
ICAO Code KCWF KLAX
City Lake Charles Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 17 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -93.140000 33.940000, -118.410000

Lake Charles (CWF) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 2,410 kilometers (1,498 miles / 1,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:03 in Lake Charles, it's 01:03 in Los Angeles.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Lake Charles (CWF) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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