Distance From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, MSY - KUL Distance

The distance from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is 10041 miles or 16159 kilometers or 8719 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 Sepang ( Malaysia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Sepang takes around 23 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, Malaysia is 23 hours 5 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 - KUL

Kilometers		16159 km
Statute Miles		10041 miles
Nautical Miles		8719 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 5 minutes

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Flight Route Map - MSY to KUL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between New Orleans, United States and Sepang, Malaysia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSY - KUL

Time difference between New Orleans (United States) and Sepang (Malaysia) is 13 Hours.
Sepang time is 13 Hours ahead of New Orleans.

Location	Local Time
New Orleans (United States)	2025-12-16, 13:42:21 EST
Sepang (Malaysia)	2025-12-17, 02:42:21 +08

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

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

Destination

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL / WMKK) Sepang, Malaysia