Distance From Kunming Wujiaba International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

The distance from Kunming Wujiaba International Airport () to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 8541 miles or 13746 kilometers or 7417 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 Kunming ( China ) to New Orleans ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kunming and New Orleans takes around 19 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kunming Wujiaba International Airport, Kunming, China to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States is 19 hours 38 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		13746 km
Statute Miles		8541 miles
Nautical Miles		7417 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 38 minutes

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

Location of Kunming Wujiaba International Airport & Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kunming, China and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MSY

Time difference between Kunming (China) and New Orleans (United States) is 13 Hours.
New Orleans time is 13 Hours behind Kunming.

Location	Local Time
Kunming (China)	2026-01-29, 15:35:27 CST
New Orleans (United States)	2026-01-29, 02:35:27 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

Kunming Wujiaba International Airport ( / ) Kunming, China

Destination

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