IAD
Washington
United States
1,530 km
951 miles
MSY
New Orleans
United States
Distance
1,530 km
951 mi / 826 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IAD MSY
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA Code IAD MSY
ICAO Code KIAD KMSY
City Washington New Orleans
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 312 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 29.990000, -90.260000

Washington (IAD) to New Orleans (MSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States is 1,530 kilometers (951 miles / 826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 07:56 in Washington, it's 06:56 in New Orleans.

The return flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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