Distance From Karubwe Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

The distance from Karubwe Airport () to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 8428 miles or 13563 kilometers or 7319 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 Karubwe ( Zambia ) to New Orleans ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Karubwe and New Orleans takes around 19 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Karubwe Airport, Karubwe, Zambia to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States is 19 hours 22 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		13563 km
Statute Miles		8428 miles
Nautical Miles		7319 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 22 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Karubwe, Zambia and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MSY

Time difference between Karubwe (Zambia) and New Orleans (United States) is 6 Hours.
New Orleans time is 6 Hours behind Karubwe.

Location	Local Time
Karubwe (Zambia)	2026-09-18, 19:50:11 CAT
New Orleans (United States)	2026-09-18, 13:50:11 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

Karubwe Airport ( / ) Karubwe, Zambia

Destination

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