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LGW to LGA: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
3,458 mi
5,565 km · 3,005 nm
7h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,458 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 15m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Near LGA
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from LGA?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to New York (LGA) is 3,458 miles (5,565 km, 3,005 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to LGA?
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 London and New York?
New York is 5 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to LGA?
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