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LGA to MTM: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Metakatla (Metlakatla Seaplane Base)
2,757 mi
4,437 km · 2,396 nm
5h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,757 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 52m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- MTM — Metlakatla Seaplane Base · Metakatla, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGA
Near MTM
- ANN · Annette Island Airport6 mi away
- KTN · Ketchikan International Airport16 mi away
- HYG · Hydaburg Seaplane Base50 mi away
- KLW · Klawock Airport66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from MTM?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Metakatla (MTM) is 2,757 miles (4,437 km, 2,396 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to MTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 52m 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 Metakatla?
Metakatla is 4 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to MTM?
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