Frankfurt (FRA) to New York (LGA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,844
miles
6,186
kilometers
3,340
nautical miles

🕐 7h 49m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (295°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,844 6,150
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,844 6,150
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,844 5,766
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,844 5,766
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,844 7,688
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,844 5,766
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Frankfurt to New York would take approximately 9 days compared to just 7h 49m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The FRA to LGA route connects Frankfurt, Germany with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,844 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Germany to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 295° from Frankfurt. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FRA

Frankfurt am Main Airport

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) serves Frankfurt, Germany.

🛬 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to La Guardia Airport is 3,844 miles (6,186 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FRA to LGA typically take around 7h 49m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,844 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.