MCO
Orlando
United States
886 km
550 miles
MSY
New Orleans
United States
Distance
886 km
550 mi / 478 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MCO MSY
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA Code MCO MSY
ICAO Code KMCO KMSY
City Orlando New Orleans
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 96 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 29.990000, -90.260000

Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans (MSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States is 886 kilometers (550 miles / 478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 05:03 in Orlando, it's 04:03 in New Orleans.

The return flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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