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Airport Comparison
| JFK | MSY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | MSY |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | KMSY |
| City | New York | New Orleans |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 4 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | 29.990000, -90.260000 |
New York (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States is 1,902 kilometers (1,182 miles / 1,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.
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 13:50 in New York, it's 12:50 in New Orleans.
The return flight from New Orleans (MSY) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 47° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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