Distance From Lakefront Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, NEW - GYD Distance

The distance from Lakefront Airport (NEW) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is 6936 miles or 11161 kilometers or 6023 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 New Orleans ( United States ) to Baku ( Azerbaijan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Baku takes around 15 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lakefront Airport, New Orleans, United States to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku, Azerbaijan is 15 hours 56 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 • NEW - GYD

Kilometers		11161 km
Statute Miles		6936 miles
Nautical Miles		6023 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 56 minutes

Lakefront Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport Flight Route Map - NEW to GYD Flight Path

Location of Lakefront Airport & Heydar Aliyev International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New Orleans to Baku nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between New Orleans, United States and Baku, Azerbaijan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NEW - GYD

Time difference between New Orleans (United States) and Baku (Azerbaijan) is 9 Hours.
Baku time is 9 Hours ahead of New Orleans.

Location	Local Time
New Orleans (United States)	2026-11-01, 04:44:02 EST
Baku (Azerbaijan)	2026-11-01, 13:44:02 +04

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

Lakefront Airport (NEW / KNEW) New Orleans, United States

Destination

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD / UBBB) Baku, Azerbaijan