Distance From Leicester Airport to La Guardia Airport

The distance from Leicester Airport () to La Guardia Airport (LGA) is 3394 miles or 5461 kilometers or 2947 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 Leicester ( United Kingdom ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Leicester and New York takes around 7 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Leicester Airport, Leicester, United Kingdom to La Guardia Airport, New York, United States is 7 hours 48 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		5461 km
Statute Miles		3394 miles
Nautical Miles		2947 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 48 minutes

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

Location of Leicester Airport & La Guardia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Leicester to New York nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Leicester, United Kingdom and New York, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Leicester, United Kingdom and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGA

Time difference between Leicester (United Kingdom) and New York (United States) is 5 Hours.
New York time is 5 Hours behind Leicester.

Location	Local Time
Leicester (United Kingdom)	2026-06-18, 15:02:30 BST
New York (United States)	2026-06-18, 10:02:30 EDT

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

Leicester Airport ( / EGBG) Leicester, United Kingdom

Destination

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