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FCO to LGA: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
4,265 mi
6,864 km · 3,706 nm
8h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,265 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 50m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- 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 FCO from LGA?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to New York (LGA) is 4,265 miles (6,864 km, 3,706 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to LGA?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 50m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from FCO to LGA?
Nonstop service on FCO–LGA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 8h 50m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Rome and New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to LGA?
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Why are some FCO to LGA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain FCO–LGA tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.