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ELV to LGA: distance & flight time
Elfin Cove (Elfin Cove Seaplane Base) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
2,923 mi
4,705 km · 2,540 nm
6h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,923 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 12m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ELV — Elfin Cove Seaplane Base · Elfin Cove, United States
- 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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Near ELV
- GST · Gustavus Airport28 mi away
- HNH · Hoonah Airport35 mi away
- FNR · Funter Bay Seaplane Base53 mi away
- JNU · Juneau International Airport65 mi away
Near LGA
Frequently asked questions
How far is ELV from LGA?
The flight distance from Elfin Cove (ELV) to New York (LGA) is 2,923 miles (4,705 km, 2,540 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ELV to LGA?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 12m 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 Elfin Cove and New York?
New York is 4 hours ahead of Elfin Cove.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ELV to LGA?
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