Distance From Williston Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

The distance from Williston Airport () to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 8419 miles or 13548 kilometers or 7311 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 Williston ( South Africa ) to New Orleans ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Williston and New Orleans takes around 19 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Williston Airport, Williston, South Africa to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States is 19 hours 21 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		13548 km
Statute Miles		8419 miles
Nautical Miles		7311 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 21 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Williston, South Africa and New Orleans, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Williston, South Africa and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MSY

Time difference between Williston (South Africa) and New Orleans (United States) is 7 Hours.
New Orleans time is 7 Hours behind Williston.

Location	Local Time
Williston (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 07:56:10 SAST
New Orleans (United States)	2026-02-07, 00:56:10 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

Williston Airport ( / FAWL) Williston, South Africa

Destination

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