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TUS to LGA: distance & flight time
Tucson (Tucson International Airport) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
2,128 mi
3,424 km · 1,849 nm
4h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,128 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 38m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- TUS — Tucson International Airport · Tucson, 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.
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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
Near LGA
Frequently asked questions
How far is TUS from LGA?
The flight distance from Tucson (TUS) to New York (LGA) 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 TUS to LGA?
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 Tucson and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TUS to LGA?
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