CAK to LGA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 637 km (396 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (LGA to CAK).
How far is it from Akron to New York?
The great-circle distance between Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 637 km (396 mi, 344 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CAK to LGA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGA is roughly east of CAK.
How is the CAK to LGA route written in code?
The pair is written CAK-LGA in IATA codes and KCAK-KLGA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Akron Canton Regional Airport is CAK (KCAK), LaGuardia Airport is LGA (KLGA).
| CAK | LGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Akron Canton Regional Airport | LaGuardia Airport |
| ICAO code | KCAK | KLGA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,228 ft | 21 ft |
| Rank by connections | #557 | #94 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LGA sits 1,207 ft (368 m) lower than CAK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAK to LGA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | AirTran Airways | TRS | Citrus | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Akron from New York?
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are 637 km (396 mi, 344 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAK to LGA?
A typical nonstop flight between CAK and LGA takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGA from CAK?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) lies roughly east of Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK).
Which airlines fly CAK to LGA?
2 airlines appear on the CAK-LGA route in the open dataset, including AirTran Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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