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NEW to SPU: distance & flight time
New Orleans (Lakefront Airport) → Split (Split Airport)
5,548 mi
8,929 km · 4,821 nm
11h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,548 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 21m 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
- SPU — Split Airport · Split, Croatia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NEW
Near SPU
- BWK · Bol Airport26 mi away
- ZAD · Zadar Airport62 mi away
- OMO · Mostar International Airport80 mi away
- SJJ · Sarajevo International Airport104 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NEW from SPU?
The flight distance from New Orleans (NEW) to Split (SPU) is 5,548 miles (8,929 km, 4,821 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NEW to SPU?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 21m 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 Split?
Split is 7 hours ahead of New Orleans.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NEW to SPU?
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