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LGA to MRR: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Macara (Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport)
3,143 mi
5,059 km · 2,732 nm
6h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
3,143 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 38m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- MRR — Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport · Macara, Ecuador
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from MRR?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Macara (MRR) is 3,143 miles (5,059 km, 2,732 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to MRR?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 38m 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 Macara?
Macara is 1 hour behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to MRR?
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