Distance From Waitiki Aerodrome to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

The distance from Waitiki Aerodrome () to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 7715 miles or 12416 kilometers or 6700 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 Te Kao ( New Zealand ) to New Orleans ( United States )?

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

Estimated flight time from Waitiki Aerodrome, Te Kao, New Zealand 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		12416 km
Statute Miles		7715 miles
Nautical Miles		6700 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 44 minutes

Waitiki Aerodrome to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flight Route Map - to MSY Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Te Kao, New Zealand and New Orleans, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Te Kao, New Zealand and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MSY

Time difference between Te Kao (New Zealand) and New Orleans (United States) is 16 Hours.
New Orleans time is 16 Hours behind Te Kao.

Location	Local Time
Te Kao (New Zealand)	2026-05-05, 11:18:11 NZST
New Orleans (United States)	2026-05-04, 19:18:11 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

Waitiki Aerodrome ( / NZWQ) Te Kao, New Zealand

Destination

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