DCA
Washington
United States
1,768 km
1,098 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
1,768 km
1,098 mi / 954 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA LCH
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code DCA LCH
ICAO Code KDCA KLCH
City Washington Lake Charles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 30.130000, -93.220000

Washington (DCA) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 1,768 kilometers (1,098 miles / 954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 16:49 in Washington, it's 15:49 in Lake Charles.

The return flight from Lake Charles (LCH) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 52° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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