Distance From Kilwa Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, KIY - MSY Distance

The distance from Kilwa Airport (KIY) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 8890 miles or 14307 kilometers or 7720 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 Kilwa Masoko ( Tanzania ) to New Orleans ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kilwa Masoko and New Orleans takes around 20 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kilwa Airport, Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States is 20 hours 26 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 • KIY - MSY

Kilometers		14307 km
Statute Miles		8890 miles
Nautical Miles		7720 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 26 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania and New Orleans, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIY - MSY

Time difference between Kilwa Masoko (Tanzania) and New Orleans (United States) is 7 Hours.
New Orleans time is 7 Hours behind Kilwa Masoko.

Location	Local Time
Kilwa Masoko (Tanzania)	2026-10-28, 21:43:29 EAT
New Orleans (United States)	2026-10-28, 14:43:29 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

Kilwa Airport (KIY / HTKI) Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania

Destination

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