LAX
Los Angeles
United States
2,406 km
1,495 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
2,406 km
1,495 mi / 1,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
93°
east

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LAX LCH
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code LAX LCH
ICAO Code KLAX KLCH
City Los Angeles Lake Charles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Chicago
Elevation 128 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 30.130000, -93.220000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 2,406 kilometers (1,495 miles / 1,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:23 in Los Angeles, it's 05:23 in Lake Charles.

The return flight from Lake Charles (LCH) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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