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LGA to DSE: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Dessie (Combolcha Airport)
6,902 mi
11,107 km · 5,998 nm
14h
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,902 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- DSE — Combolcha Airport · Dessie, Ethiopia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGA
Near DSE
- MKS · Mekane Selam Airport70 mi away
- LLI · Lalibella Airport79 mi away
- DBT · Debre Tabor Airport131 mi away
- DBM · Debra Marcos Airport145 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from DSE?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Dessie (DSE) is 6,902 miles (11,107 km, 5,998 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to DSE?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 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 Dessie?
Dessie is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to DSE?
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