Philadelphia to New Orleans flight distance & time (PHL-MSY)
How far is Philadelphia from New Orleans by plane? The great circle distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 1,752 km / 946 nm, about 2h 21m flight time, with an initial heading of 236° (SW).
| From | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Philadelphia, US |
|---|---|
| To | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), New Orleans, US |
| Distance | 1,752 km · 946 nm · 1,088 mi |
| Initial heading | 236° (SW) |
Airlines on this route
- United Airlines (UA)
- US Airways (US)
Aircraft with enough range to fly PHL to MSY nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Piper PA-32R Saratoga & Lance | 948 nm / 1,756 km |
| Aermacchi M.B.339 | 950 nm / 1,759 km |
| Xian JH-7 / FBC-1 Flying Leopard | 950 nm / 1,759 km |
| Piper PA-31 Navajo / Chieftain / Mojave | 950 nm / 1,759 km |
| Petlyakov / Petljakow Pe-2 | 956 nm / 1,771 km |
| Lockheed P-38 Lightning | 956 nm / 1,771 km |
| Helio Aircraft Company Courier / Super Courier | 956 nm / 1,771 km |
| Martin B-26 Marauder | 956 nm / 1,771 km |
| Grumman F8F Bearcat | 960 nm / 1,778 km |
| Suchoi / Suchoj / Sukhoi Su-15 | 961 nm / 1,780 km |
| Martin 4-0-4 | 963 nm / 1,783 km |
| Handley Page H.P.R.7 Herald | 964 nm / 1,785 km |
| Cessna 208 Caravan | 970 nm / 1,796 km |
| LET L-200 Morava | 972 nm / 1,800 km |
| Mitsubishi A6M Reisen (Zero) | 972 nm / 1,800 km |
| IAR IAR-823 | 972 nm / 1,800 km |
| Wassmer WA-40 Super IV Sancy | 972 nm / 1,800 km |
| Canadair / Bombardier CRJ100 (CL-600-2B19) | 980 nm / 1,815 km |
| Canadair / Bombardier CRJ100 (CL-600-2B19) | 980 nm / 1,815 km |
| Grumman / General Motors TBF / TBM Avenger | 982 nm / 1,819 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Philadelphia from New Orleans?
- The great circle distance between Philadelphia and New Orleans is 1,752 km (946 nm / 1,088 mi).
- How long is the flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
- A direct flight from PHL to MSY takes about 2h 21m, 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 Philadelphia to New Orleans?
- Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.