Distance From Wanaka Lakes Health Centre Heliport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

The distance from Wanaka Lakes Health Centre Heliport () to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 8133 miles or 13088 kilometers or 7063 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 Wanaka ( New Zealand ) to New Orleans ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wanaka and New Orleans takes around 18 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wanaka Lakes Health Centre Heliport, Wanaka, New Zealand to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States is 18 hours 41 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		13088 km
Statute Miles		8133 miles
Nautical Miles		7063 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 41 minutes

Wanaka Lakes Health Centre Heliport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flight Route Map - to MSY Flight Path

Location of Wanaka Lakes Health Centre Heliport & Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Wanaka, New Zealand and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MSY

Time difference between Wanaka (New Zealand) and New Orleans (United States) is 18 Hours.
New Orleans time is 18 Hours behind Wanaka.

Location	Local Time
Wanaka (New Zealand)	2025-12-16, 18:12:27 NZDT
New Orleans (United States)	2025-12-16, 00:12:27 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

Wanaka Lakes Health Centre Heliport ( / NZHC) Wanaka, New Zealand

Destination

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