LCH
Lake Charles
United States
1,401 km
870 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
1,401 km
870 mi / 756 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
18°
north northeast

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LCH ORD
Airport Name Lake Charles Regional Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LCH ORD
ICAO Code KLCH KORD
City Lake Charles Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 15 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 30.130000, -93.220000 41.980000, -87.910000

Lake Charles (LCH) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 1,401 kilometers (870 miles / 756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 05:36 in Lake Charles, it's 05:36 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Lake Charles (LCH) follows a heading of 202° (south southwest). 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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