Distance From Issyk-Kul International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, IKU - MSY Distance

The distance from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 7354 miles or 11835 kilometers or 6386 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 Tamchy ( Kyrgyzstan ) to New Orleans ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tamchy and New Orleans takes around 16 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Issyk-Kul International Airport, Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States is 16 hours 54 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 • IKU - MSY

Kilometers		11835 km
Statute Miles		7354 miles
Nautical Miles		6386 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 54 minutes

Issyk-Kul International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flight Route Map - IKU to MSY Flight Path

Location of Issyk-Kul International Airport & Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IKU - MSY

Time difference between Tamchy (Kyrgyzstan) and New Orleans (United States) is 11 Hours.
New Orleans time is 11 Hours behind Tamchy.

Location	Local Time
Tamchy (Kyrgyzstan)	2025-12-17, 06:35:39 +06
New Orleans (United States)	2025-12-16, 19:35:39 EST

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

Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU / UCFL) Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan

Destination

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