Distance From Houston Heliport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

The distance from Houston Heliport () to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 324 miles or 522 kilometers or 282 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 Houston ( United States ) to New Orleans ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and New Orleans takes around 0 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Houston Heliport, Houston, United States to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States is 0 hours 44 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 • - MSY

Kilometers		522 km
Statute Miles		324 miles
Nautical Miles		282 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 44 minutes

Houston Heliport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flight Route Map - to MSY Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Houston, United States and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MSY

Time difference between Houston (United States) and New Orleans (United States) is 1 Hours.
New Orleans time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Location	Local Time
Houston (United States)	2026-08-08, 03:52:32 CDT
New Orleans (United States)	2026-08-08, 04:52:32 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

Houston Heliport ( / ) Houston, United States

Destination

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