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LDY to LGA: distance & flight time
Londonderry (City of Derry Airport) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
3,111 mi
5,006 km · 2,703 nm
6h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,111 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 34m 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
- LDY — City of Derry Airport · Londonderry, 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 LDY
- BFS · Belfast International Airport46 mi away
- CFN · Donegal Airport47 mi away
- ENK · St Angelo Airport49 mi away
- ILY · Islay Airport57 mi away
Near LGA
Frequently asked questions
How far is LDY from LGA?
The flight distance from Londonderry (LDY) to New York (LGA) is 3,111 miles (5,006 km, 2,703 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LDY to LGA?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 34m 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 Londonderry and New York?
New York is 5 hours behind Londonderry.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LDY to LGA?
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