Edinburgh (EDI) to New York (LGA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,244
miles
5,220
kilometers
2,819
nautical miles

🕐 6h 41m
Flight Time
🧭 W (282°)
Direction
🌍 -5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,244 5,190
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,244 5,190
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,244 4,866
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,244 4,866
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,244 6,488
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,244 4,866
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in New York, your watch will be 5 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The EDI to LGA route connects Edinburgh, United Kingdom with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,244 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 282° from Edinburgh. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EDI

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) serves Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

🛬 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport to La Guardia Airport is 3,244 miles (5,220 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EDI to LGA typically take around 6h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,244 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.