Distance From Margaret Ekpo International Airport to La Guardia Airport, CBQ - LGA Distance

The distance from Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) to La Guardia Airport (LGA) is 5587 miles or 8992 kilometers or 4852 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 Calabar ( Nigeria ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Calabar and New York takes around 12 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, Nigeria to La Guardia Airport, New York, United States is 12 hours 50 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 • CBQ - LGA

Kilometers		8992 km
Statute Miles		5587 miles
Nautical Miles		4852 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 50 minutes

Margaret Ekpo International Airport to La Guardia Airport Flight Route Map - CBQ to LGA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Calabar, Nigeria and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CBQ - LGA

Time difference between Calabar (Nigeria) and New York (United States) is 6 Hours.
New York time is 6 Hours behind Calabar.

Location	Local Time
Calabar (Nigeria)	2025-12-14, 13:37:42 WAT
New York (United States)	2025-12-14, 07:37:42 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

Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ / DNCA) Calabar, Nigeria

Destination

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