Distance From Shanghai Dachang Air Base to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

The distance from Shanghai Dachang Air Base () to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 7718 miles or 12421 kilometers or 6702 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 Shanghai (Baoshan) ( China ) to New Orleans ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Baoshan) and New Orleans takes around 17 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Dachang Air Base, Shanghai (Baoshan), China to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States is 17 hours 44 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

Kilometers		12421 km
Statute Miles		7718 miles
Nautical Miles		6702 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 44 minutes

Shanghai Dachang Air Base to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flight Route Map - to MSY Flight Path

Location of Shanghai Dachang Air Base & Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shanghai (Baoshan) to New Orleans nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Baoshan), China and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MSY

Time difference between Shanghai (Baoshan) (China) and New Orleans (United States) is 12 Hours.
New Orleans time is 12 Hours behind Shanghai (Baoshan).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Baoshan) (China)	2026-09-15, 10:46:53 CST
New Orleans (United States)	2026-09-14, 22:46:53 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

Shanghai Dachang Air Base ( / ) Shanghai (Baoshan), China

Destination

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