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LGA to LCY: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → London (London City Airport)
3,460 mi
5,569 km · 3,007 nm
7h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,460 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 15m 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
- LCY — London City Airport · London, 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 LCY
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport22 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport27 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport12 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt21 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from LCY?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to London (LCY) is 3,460 miles (5,569 km, 3,007 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to LCY?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 15m 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 London?
London is 5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to LCY?
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