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MDE to LGA: distance & flight time
Rio Negro (Jose Maria Córdova International Airport) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
2,393 mi
3,852 km · 2,080 nm
5h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
2,393 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 10m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDE — Jose Maria Córdova International Airport · Rio Negro, Colombia
- 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 MDE
- EOH · Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport12 mi away
- PAL · German Olano Air Base71 mi away
- OTU · Otu Airport76 mi away
- MQU · Mariquita Airport76 mi away
Near LGA
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDE from LGA?
The flight distance from Rio Negro (MDE) to New York (LGA) is 2,393 miles (3,852 km, 2,080 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDE to LGA?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MDE to LGA?
Nonstop service on MDE–LGA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 10m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Rio Negro and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Rio Negro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDE to LGA?
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Why are some MDE to LGA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MDE–LGA tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.