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LGA to GLF: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Golfito (Golfito Airport)
2,292 mi
3,688 km · 1,992 nm
4h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
2,292 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 58m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- GLF — Golfito Airport · Golfito, Costa Rica
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGA
Near GLF
- PJM · Puerto Jimenez Airport12 mi away
- OTR · Coto 47 Airport15 mi away
- TOO · San Vito De Java Airport19 mi away
- PMZ · Palmar Sur Airport28 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from GLF?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Golfito (GLF) is 2,292 miles (3,688 km, 1,992 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to GLF?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 58m 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 Golfito?
Golfito is 2 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to GLF?
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