Distance From Auckland International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, AKL - MSY Distance

The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 7679 miles or 12358 kilometers or 6669 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Auckland ( New Zealand ) to New Orleans ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Auckland and New Orleans takes around 17 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Auckland International Airport, Auckland, New Zealand to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States is 17 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AKL - MSY

Kilometers		12358 km
Statute Miles		7679 miles
Nautical Miles		6669 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 39 minutes

Auckland International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flight Route Map - AKL to MSY Flight Path

Location of Auckland International Airport & Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Auckland to New Orleans nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Auckland, New Zealand and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AKL - MSY

Time difference between Auckland (New Zealand) and New Orleans (United States) is 16 Hours.
New Orleans time is 16 Hours behind Auckland.

Location	Local Time
Auckland (New Zealand)	2026-06-16, 21:40:39 NZST
New Orleans (United States)	2026-06-16, 05:40:39 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Auckland International Airport (AKL / NZAA) Auckland, New Zealand

Destination

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY / KMSY) New Orleans, United States