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MLM to NEW: distance & flight time
Morelia (General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport) → New Orleans (Lakefront Airport)
984 mi
1,584 km · 855 nm
2h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
984 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 36m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MLM — General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport · Morelia, Mexico
- NEW — Lakefront Airport · New Orleans, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is MLM from NEW?
The flight distance from Morelia (MLM) to New Orleans (NEW) is 984 miles (1,584 km, 855 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MLM to NEW?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 36m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Morelia and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Morelia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MLM to NEW?
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