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BLB to LGA: distance & flight time
Howard (Panama Pacific International Airport) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
2,229 mi
3,588 km · 1,937 nm
4h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
2,229 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 50m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BLB — Panama Pacific International Airport · Howard, Panama
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is BLB from LGA?
The flight distance from Howard (BLB) to New York (LGA) is 2,229 miles (3,588 km, 1,937 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BLB to LGA?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 50m 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 Howard and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Howard.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BLB to LGA?
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