Distance From Raleigh Durham International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, RDU - MSY Distance

The distance from Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 779 miles or 1254 kilometers or 677 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 Raleigh/Durham ( United States ) to New Orleans ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Raleigh/Durham and New Orleans takes around 1 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States is 1 hours 47 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 • RDU - MSY

Kilometers		1254 km
Statute Miles		779 miles
Nautical Miles		677 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 47 minutes

Raleigh Durham International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flight Route Map - RDU to MSY Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Raleigh/Durham, United States and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RDU - MSY

Time difference between Raleigh/Durham (United States) and New Orleans (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2025-12-14, 06:35:48 EST
New Orleans (United States)	2025-12-14, 06:35:48 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

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh/Durham, United States

Destination

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