LCH
Lake Charles
United States
12,862 km
7,992 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
12,862 km
7,992 mi / 6,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
325°
northwest

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LCH TPE
Airport Name Lake Charles Regional Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code LCH TPE
ICAO Code KLCH RCTP
City Lake Charles Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Taipei
Elevation 15 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 30.130000, -93.220000 25.080000, 121.230000

Lake Charles (LCH) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 12,862 kilometers (7,992 miles / 6,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Taiwan. 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 16:46 in Lake Charles, it's 06:46 in Taipei. 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 Taipei (TPE) to Lake Charles (LCH) follows a heading of 33° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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