EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
7,266 km
4,515 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
7,266 km
4,515 mi / 3,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EDI LCH
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code EDI LCH
ICAO Code EGPH KLCH
City Edinburgh Lake Charles
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 30.130000, -93.220000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 7,266 kilometers (4,515 miles / 3,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:31 in Edinburgh, it's 05:31 in Lake Charles. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lake Charles (LCH) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 38° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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