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LGA to ILY: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Islay (Islay Airport)
3,138 mi
5,050 km · 2,727 nm
6h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,138 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 37m 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
- ILY — Islay Airport · Islay, 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 ILY
- CSA · Colonsay Airstrip26 mi away
- CAL · Campbeltown Airport28 mi away
- LDY · City of Derry Airport57 mi away
- TRE · Tiree Airport61 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from ILY?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Islay (ILY) is 3,138 miles (5,050 km, 2,727 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to ILY?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 37m 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 Islay?
Islay is 5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to ILY?
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