Distance From Takasato Auxiliary Heliport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

The distance from Takasato Auxiliary Heliport () to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 6759 miles or 10877 kilometers or 5869 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 Kitakata ( Japan ) to New Orleans ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kitakata and New Orleans takes around 15 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Takasato Auxiliary Heliport, Kitakata, Japan to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States is 15 hours 32 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		10877 km
Statute Miles		6759 miles
Nautical Miles		5869 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 32 minutes

Takasato Auxiliary Heliport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flight Route Map - to MSY Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kitakata, Japan and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MSY

Time difference between Kitakata (Japan) and New Orleans (United States) is 13 Hours.
New Orleans time is 13 Hours behind Kitakata.

Location	Local Time
Kitakata (Japan)	2026-03-21, 07:54:39 JST
New Orleans (United States)	2026-03-20, 18:54:39 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

Takasato Auxiliary Heliport ( / ) Kitakata, Japan

Destination

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