LGA
New York
United States
1,628 km
1,012 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
1,628 km
1,012 mi / 879 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
212°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

LGA TPA
Airport Name Laguardia Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code LGA TPA
ICAO Code KLGA KTPA
City New York Tampa
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 21 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 40.780000, -73.870000 27.980000, -82.530000

New York (LGA) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 1,628 kilometers (1,012 miles / 879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 19:40 in New York, it's 19:40 in Tampa.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to New York (LGA) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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