GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,295 km
5,154 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
8,295 km
5,154 mi / 4,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
298°
west northwest

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GVA LCH
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code GVA LCH
ICAO Code LSGG KLCH
City Geneva Lake Charles
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Chicago
Elevation 1,411 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 30.130000, -93.220000

Geneva (GVA) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 8,295 kilometers (5,154 miles / 4,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Switzerland 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 04:02 in Geneva, it's 21:02 in Lake Charles. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,396 feet between the two airports. Lake Charles Regional Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Lake Charles (LCH) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 45° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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