MSY to LHR Route Guide
New Orleans, United States → London, United Kingdom
Quick answer
KMSY (New Orleans, United States) to EGLL (London, United Kingdom) is a 4,014 NM (7,434 km / 4,619 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 43° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 8h 52m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,014 NM
7,434 km / 4,619 mi
Initial Bearing
43° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
8h 52m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
13,542 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
4 ft
KMSY
Arrival Elevation
83 ft
EGLL
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,014 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MSY-LHR should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between MSY and LHR?
4,014 nautical miles (7,434 km / 4,619 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to London?
Approximately 8h 52m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MSY-LHR?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
43° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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