LCH
Lake Charles
United States
8,508 km
5,287 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,508 km
5,287 mi / 4,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
47°
northeast

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LCH NCE
Airport Name Lake Charles Regional Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code LCH NCE
ICAO Code KLCH LFMN
City Lake Charles Nice
Country United States France
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Paris
Elevation 15 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 30.130000, -93.220000 43.660000, 7.220000

Lake Charles (LCH) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,508 kilometers (5,287 miles / 4,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 United States with France. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:59 in Lake Charles, it's 06:59 in Nice. 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 Nice (NCE) to Lake Charles (LCH) follows a heading of 299° (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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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