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LGA to GLA: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Glasgow (Glasgow International Airport)
3,205 mi
5,157 km · 2,785 nm
6h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,205 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 45m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- GLA — Glasgow International Airport · Glasgow, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGA
Near GLA
- PIK · Glasgow Prestwick Airport26 mi away
- EDI · Edinburgh Airport41 mi away
- OBN · Oban Airport55 mi away
- CAL · Campbeltown Airport57 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from GLA?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Glasgow (GLA) is 3,205 miles (5,157 km, 2,785 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to GLA?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 45m 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 Glasgow?
Glasgow is 5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to GLA?
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