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IWS to LGA: distance & flight time
Houston (West Houston Airport) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
1,438 mi
2,314 km · 1,249 nm
3h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,438 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 36m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- IWS — West Houston Airport · Houston, 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 IWS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport23 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark8 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport14 mi away
- DWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport18 mi away
Near LGA
Frequently asked questions
How far is IWS from LGA?
The flight distance from Houston (IWS) to New York (LGA) is 1,438 miles (2,314 km, 1,249 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IWS to LGA?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 36m 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 Houston and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IWS to LGA?
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