Distance From Kikwit Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, KKW - MSY Distance

The distance from Kikwit Airport (KKW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 7531 miles or 12119 kilometers or 6540 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 Kikwit ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to New Orleans ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kikwit and New Orleans takes around 17 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kikwit Airport, Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States is 17 hours 18 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 • KKW - MSY

Kilometers		12119 km
Statute Miles		7531 miles
Nautical Miles		6540 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 18 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KKW - MSY

Time difference between Kikwit (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and New Orleans (United States) is 5 Hours.
New Orleans time is 5 Hours behind Kikwit.

Location	Local Time
Kikwit (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-06-15, 06:57:20 WAT
New Orleans (United States)	2026-06-15, 01:57:20 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

Kikwit Airport (KKW / FZCA) Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

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