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LGA to TUS: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Tucson (Tucson International Airport)
2,128 mi
3,424 km · 1,849 nm
4h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,128 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 38m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- TUS — Tucson International Airport · Tucson, 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 TUS
- DMA · Davis Monthan Air Force Base5 mi away
- AVW · Marana Regional Airport26 mi away
- MZJ · Pinal Airpark35 mi away
- OLS · Nogales International Airport49 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from TUS?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Tucson (TUS) is 2,128 miles (3,424 km, 1,849 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to TUS?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 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 Tucson?
Tucson is 3 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to TUS?
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