Distance From Madivaru Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, LMV - MSY Distance

The distance from Madivaru Airport (LMV) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 9758 miles or 15704 kilometers or 8474 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 Naifaru ( Maldives ) to New Orleans ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Naifaru and New Orleans takes around 22 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Madivaru Airport, Naifaru, Maldives to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States is 22 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 • LMV - MSY

Kilometers		15704 km
Statute Miles		9758 miles
Nautical Miles		8474 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 26 minutes

Madivaru Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flight Route Map - LMV to MSY Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Naifaru, Maldives and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LMV - MSY

Time difference between Naifaru (Maldives) and New Orleans (United States) is 10 Hours.
New Orleans time is 10 Hours behind Naifaru.

Location	Local Time
Naifaru (Maldives)	2025-12-16, 23:56:21 +05
New Orleans (United States)	2025-12-16, 13:56:21 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

Madivaru Airport (LMV / ) Naifaru, Maldives

Destination

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