JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,329 km
7,661 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
12,329 km
7,661 mi / 6,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JED LCH
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code JED LCH
ICAO Code OEJN KLCH
City Jeddah Lake Charles
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 48 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 30.130000, -93.220000

Jeddah (JED) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 12,329 kilometers (7,661 miles / 6,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:35 in Jeddah, it's 02:35 in Lake Charles. With a 9-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 Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 47° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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