LAX to MSY: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 2,682 km (1,667 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 50m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (MSY to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 2,682 km (1,667 mi, 1,448 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from LAX to MSY?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MSY is roughly east of LAX.
How is the LAX to MSY route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-MSY in IATA codes and KLAX-KMSY in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is MSY (KMSY).
| LAX | MSY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | KMSY |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 4 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #129 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MSY sits 121 ft (37 m) lower than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to MSY
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 6 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AS, CI, KL, NZ, OZ, VA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from New Orleans?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are 2,682 km (1,667 mi, 1,448 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to MSY?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and MSY takes about 3h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MSY from LAX?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) lies roughly east of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to MSY?
3 airlines appear on the LAX-MSY route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
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