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NEW to MLA: distance & flight time
New Orleans (Lakefront Airport) → Malta (Malta International Airport)
5,752 mi
9,257 km · 4,998 nm
11h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,752 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 45m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NEW — Lakefront Airport · New Orleans, United States
- MLA — Malta International Airport · Malta, Malta
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NEW
Near MLA
- GZM · Xewkija Heliport16 mi away
- CIY · Comiso Airport79 mi away
- LMP · Lampedusa Airport107 mi away
- NSY · Sigonella Navy Air Base110 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NEW from MLA?
The flight distance from New Orleans (NEW) to Malta (MLA) is 5,752 miles (9,257 km, 4,998 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NEW to MLA?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 45m 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 Malta?
Malta is 7 hours ahead of New Orleans.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NEW to MLA?
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