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NEW to BWO: distance & flight time
New Orleans (Lakefront Airport) → Balakovo (Balakovo Airport)
6,227 mi
10,021 km · 5,411 nm
12h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,227 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 41m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NEW — Lakefront Airport · New Orleans, United States
- BWO — Balakovo Airport · Balakovo, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NEW
Near BWO
- RTW · Saratov Central Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NEW from BWO?
The flight distance from New Orleans (NEW) to Balakovo (BWO) is 6,227 miles (10,021 km, 5,411 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NEW to BWO?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 41m 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 New Orleans and Balakovo?
Balakovo is 8 hours ahead of New Orleans.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NEW to BWO?
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