HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,153 km
5,066 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
8,153 km
5,066 mi / 4,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
298°
west northwest

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HAM LCH
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code HAM LCH
ICAO Code EDDH KLCH
City Hamburg Lake Charles
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Chicago
Elevation 53 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 30.130000, -93.220000

Hamburg (HAM) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 8,153 kilometers (5,066 miles / 4,402 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 Germany 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 14:12 in Hamburg, it's 07:12 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.

The return flight from Lake Charles (LCH) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 37° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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