Distance From Chennault International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, CWF - HRE Distance

The distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) is 8853 miles or 14248 kilometers or 7688 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lake Charles ( United States ) to Harare ( Zimbabwe )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lake Charles and Harare takes around 20 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chennault International Airport, Lake Charles, United States to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Harare, Zimbabwe is 20 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CWF - HRE

Kilometers		14248 km
Statute Miles		8853 miles
Nautical Miles		7688 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 21 minutes

Chennault International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Flight Route Map - CWF to HRE Flight Path

Location of Chennault International Airport & Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lake Charles to Harare nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lake Charles, United States and Harare, Zimbabwe.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CWF - HRE

Time difference between Lake Charles (United States) and Harare (Zimbabwe) is 8 Hours.
Harare time is 8 Hours ahead of Lake Charles.

Location	Local Time
Lake Charles (United States)	2025-12-15, 15:23:34 CST
Harare (Zimbabwe)	2025-12-15, 23:23:34 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Chennault International Airport (CWF / KCWF) Lake Charles, United States

Destination

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE / FVRG) Harare, Zimbabwe