Distance From Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, LHW - MSY Distance

The distance from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 7754 miles or 12479 kilometers or 6734 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 Lanzhou (Yongdeng) ( China ) to New Orleans ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lanzhou (Yongdeng) and New Orleans takes around 17 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States is 17 hours 49 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 • LHW - MSY

Kilometers		12479 km
Statute Miles		7754 miles
Nautical Miles		6734 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 49 minutes

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flight Route Map - LHW to MSY Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LHW - MSY

Time difference between Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (China) and New Orleans (United States) is 10 Hours.
New Orleans time is 10 Hours behind Lanzhou (Yongdeng).

Location	Local Time
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (China)	2026-03-22, 18:00:46 +06
New Orleans (United States)	2026-03-22, 08:00:46 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

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW / ZLLL) Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China

Destination

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