LGA
New York
United States
3,451 km
2,144 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
3,451 km
2,144 mi / 1,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

LGA PHX
Airport Name Laguardia Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code LGA PHX
ICAO Code KLGA KPHX
City New York Phoenix
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Phoenix
Elevation 21 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 40.780000, -73.870000 33.430000, -112.010000

New York (LGA) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 3,451 kilometers (2,144 miles / 1,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:17 in New York, it's 23:17 in Phoenix.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,114 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits higher than Laguardia Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to New York (LGA) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Laguardia Airport (LGA) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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