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MTM to LGA: distance & flight time
Metakatla (Metlakatla Seaplane Base) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
2,757 mi
4,437 km · 2,396 nm
5h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,757 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 52m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MTM — Metlakatla Seaplane Base · Metakatla, United States
- 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.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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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
Near LGA
Frequently asked questions
How far is MTM from LGA?
The flight distance from Metakatla (MTM) to New York (LGA) 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 MTM to LGA?
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 Metakatla and New York?
New York is 4 hours ahead of Metakatla.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MTM to LGA?
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