LCH
Lake Charles
United States
2,805 km
1,743 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
2,805 km
1,743 mi / 1,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
295°
west northwest

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LCH SFO
Airport Name Lake Charles Regional Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LCH SFO
ICAO Code KLCH KSFO
City Lake Charles San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 15 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 30.130000, -93.220000 37.620000, -122.380000

Lake Charles (LCH) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,805 kilometers (1,743 miles / 1,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 04:01 in Lake Charles, it's 02:01 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Lake Charles (LCH) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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