New York (JFK) to New York (LGA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 11
miles
17
kilometers
9
nautical miles

🕐 31 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 NW (333°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
11 18
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
11 18
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
11 17
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
11 17
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
11 22
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
11 17
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?

Flights between New York and New York follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to LGA route connects New York, United States with New York, United States. This short-haul flight covers 11 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NW bearing of 333° from New York.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to La Guardia Airport is 11 miles (17 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to LGA typically take around 31 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 11 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.