LFT
Lafayette
United States
8,523 km
5,296 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
8,523 km
5,296 mi / 4,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

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LFT PRG
Airport Name Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code LFT PRG
ICAO Code KLFT LKPR
City Lafayette Prague
Country United States Czech Republic
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Prague
Elevation 42 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -91.990000 50.100000, 14.260000

Lafayette (LFT) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 8,523 kilometers (5,296 miles / 4,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Czech Republic. 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 18:42 in Lafayette, it's 01:42 in Prague. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,205 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Lafayette (LFT) follows a heading of 301° (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 Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) and Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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