Airport Comparison
| GDL | LCH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Lake Charles Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | LCH |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | KLCH |
| City | Guadalajara | Lake Charles |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 15 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 30.130000, -93.220000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 1,472 kilometers (914 miles / 795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.
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 an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 00:45 in Guadalajara, it's 00:45 in Lake Charles.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,001 feet between the two airports. Lake Charles Regional Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Lake Charles (LCH) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 226° (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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.