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ILY to LGA: distance & flight time
Islay (Islay Airport) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
3,138 mi
5,050 km · 2,727 nm
6h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,138 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 37m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILY — Islay Airport · Islay, United Kingdom
- 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 ILY
- CSA · Colonsay Airstrip26 mi away
- CAL · Campbeltown Airport28 mi away
- LDY · City of Derry Airport57 mi away
- TRE · Tiree Airport61 mi away
Near LGA
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILY from LGA?
The flight distance from Islay (ILY) to New York (LGA) is 3,138 miles (5,050 km, 2,727 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILY to LGA?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 37m 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 Islay and New York?
New York is 5 hours behind Islay.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILY to LGA?
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