MSY
New Orleans
United States
974 km
605 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
974 km
605 mi / 526 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

MSY STL
Airport Name Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code MSY STL
ICAO Code KMSY KSTL
City New Orleans St Louis
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 4 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 29.990000, -90.260000 38.750000, -90.370000

New Orleans (MSY) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 974 kilometers (605 miles / 526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 18:23 in New Orleans, it's 18:23 in St Louis.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to New Orleans (MSY) follows a heading of 179° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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