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MOL to NEW: distance & flight time
Molde (Molde Airport) → New Orleans (Lakefront Airport)
4,612 mi
7,422 km · 4,008 nm
9h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
4,612 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 31m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MOL — Molde Airport · Molde, Norway
- 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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Near MOL
- KSU · Kristiansund Airport (Kvernberget)31 mi away
- AES · Ålesund Airport38 mi away
- HOV · Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden54 mi away
- SDN · Sandane Airport (Anda)73 mi away
Near NEW
Frequently asked questions
How far is MOL from NEW?
The flight distance from Molde (MOL) to New Orleans (NEW) is 4,612 miles (7,422 km, 4,008 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MOL to NEW?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 31m 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 Molde and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 7 hours behind Molde.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MOL to NEW?
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