Distance From Gako Airport to La Guardia Airport

The distance from Gako Airport () to La Guardia Airport (LGA) is 7053 miles or 11350 kilometers or 6125 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gako ( Rwanda ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gako and New York takes around 16 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gako Airport, Gako, Rwanda to La Guardia Airport, New York, United States is 16 hours 12 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - LGA

Kilometers		11350 km
Statute Miles		7053 miles
Nautical Miles		6125 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 12 minutes

Gako Airport to La Guardia Airport Flight Route Map - to LGA Flight Path

Location of Gako Airport & La Guardia Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gako, Rwanda and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGA

Time difference between Gako (Rwanda) and New York (United States) is 7 Hours.
New York time is 7 Hours behind Gako.

Location	Local Time
Gako (Rwanda)	2025-12-16, 14:05:51 CAT
New York (United States)	2025-12-16, 07:05:51 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gako Airport ( / ) Gako, Rwanda

Destination

La Guardia Airport (LGA / KLGA) New York, United States