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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).

Distance
2,682 km
Distance (mi)
1,667 mi
Nautical miles
1,448 nm
Typical flight time
3h 50m
Direction
east
Airlines
9

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.

Airlines flying LAX to MSY

9 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:

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?

9 airlines appear on the LAX-MSY route in the open dataset, including Alaska Airlines, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines.

Related routes

Other routes from Los Angeles (LAX):

Other routes from New Orleans (MSY):

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