New York (LGA) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,458
miles
5,565
kilometers
3,005
nautical miles

🕐 7h 5m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (52°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,458 5,533
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,458 5,533
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,458 5,187
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,458 5,187
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,458 6,916
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,458 5,187
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 New York to London would take approximately 8 days compared to just 7h 5m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The LGA to LGW route connects New York, United States with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 3,458 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 52° from New York. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

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

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from La Guardia Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 3,458 miles (5,565 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGA to LGW typically take around 7h 5m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,458 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.