MSY to JFK Route Guide
New Orleans, United States → New York, United States
Quick answer
KMSY (New Orleans, United States) to KJFK (New York, United States) is a 1,027 NM (1,902 km / 1,182 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 47° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 2h 42m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,027 NM
1,902 km / 1,182 mi
Initial Bearing
47° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
2h 42m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
4,581 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
4 ft
KMSY
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KJFK
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,027 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MSY-JFK should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between MSY and JFK?
1,027 nautical miles (1,902 km / 1,182 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to New York?
Approximately 2h 42m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MSY-JFK?
Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
47° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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