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LGA to BWH: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Butterworth (Butterworth Airport)
9,221 mi
14,840 km · 8,013 nm
18h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,221 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 33m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- BWH — Butterworth Airport · Butterworth, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGA
Near BWH
- PEN · Penang International Airport14 mi away
- AOR · Sultan Abdul Halim Airport50 mi away
- LGK · Langkawi International Airport75 mi away
- IPH · Sultan Azlan Shah Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from BWH?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Butterworth (BWH) is 9,221 miles (14,840 km, 8,013 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to BWH?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 33m 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 New York and Butterworth?
Butterworth is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to BWH?
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