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NEW to MSQ: distance & flight time
New Orleans (Lakefront Airport) → Minsk 2 (Minsk National Airport)
5,565 mi
8,955 km · 4,835 nm
11h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,565 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 23m 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
- MSQ — Minsk National Airport · Minsk 2, Belarus
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NEW
Near MSQ
- MHP · Minsk 1 Airport20 mi away
- MVQ · Mogilev Airport84 mi away
- VNO · Vilnius International Airport122 mi away
- VTB · Vitebsk Vostochny Airport127 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NEW from MSQ?
The flight distance from New Orleans (NEW) to Minsk 2 (MSQ) is 5,565 miles (8,955 km, 4,835 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NEW to MSQ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 23m 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 Minsk 2?
Minsk 2 is 8 hours ahead of New Orleans.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NEW to MSQ?
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