LCH
Lake Charles
United States
11,624 km
7,223 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
11,624 km
7,223 mi / 6,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
337°
north northwest

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LCH PEK
Airport Name Lake Charles Regional Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LCH PEK
ICAO Code KLCH ZBAA
City Lake Charles Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 15 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 30.130000, -93.220000 40.080000, 116.580000

Lake Charles (LCH) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 11,624 kilometers (7,223 miles / 6,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:56 in Lake Charles, it's 20:56 in Beijing. With a 14-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 Beijing (PEK) to Lake Charles (LCH) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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