New Orleans to Houston flight distance & time (MSY-HOU)
How far is New Orleans from Houston by plane? The great circle distance from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to William P Hobby Airport (HOU) is 487 km / 263 nm, about 54m flight time, with an initial heading of 267° (W).
| From | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), New Orleans, US |
|---|---|
| To | William P Hobby Airport (HOU), Houston, US |
| Distance | 487 km · 263 nm · 302 mi |
| Initial heading | 267° (W) |
Airlines on this route
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
Aircraft with enough range to fly MSY to HOU nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| MD Helicopters MD 520N | 264 nm / 489 km |
| Westland Scout / Wasp | 265 nm / 491 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Mil Mi-17 / Mi-171 | 267 nm / 494 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Fairey Flycatcher | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Fiat G.46 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Mil Mi-24 / Mi-35 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Extra Aircraft EA-200 (EA 300/200) | 270 nm / 500 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Mil Mi-8 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-23 / Yak-23 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Nord Aviation (SNCAN) NC.850 Series | 270 nm / 500 km |
| B B | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Dewoitine D.26 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Piper PA-25 Pawnee | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 430 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Caudron C.270 Luciole | 270 nm / 500 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is New Orleans from Houston?
- The great circle distance between New Orleans and Houston is 487 km (263 nm / 302 mi).
- How long is the flight from New Orleans to Houston?
- A direct flight from MSY to HOU takes about 54m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Houston?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.