JFK
New York
United States
17 km
11 miles
LGA
New York
United States
Distance
17 km
11 mi / 9 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JFK LGA
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Laguardia Airport
IATA Code JFK LGA
ICAO Code KJFK KLGA
City New York New York
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 13 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 40.780000, -73.870000

New York (JFK) to New York (LGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States is 17 kilometers (11 miles / 9 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 04:27 in New York, it's 04:27 in New York.

The return flight from New York (LGA) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 154° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Laguardia Airport (LGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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