Airport Comparison
| JFK | LCH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | Lake Charles Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | LCH |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | KLCH |
| City | New York | Lake Charles |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 15 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | 30.130000, -93.220000 |
New York (JFK) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 2,107 kilometers (1,309 miles / 1,138 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 16:32 in New York, it's 15:32 in Lake Charles.
The return flight from Lake Charles (LCH) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 51° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.