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GLS to GUA: distance & flight time
Galveston (Scholes International At Galveston Airport) → Guatemala City (La Aurora Airport)
1,051 mi
1,692 km · 914 nm
2h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,051 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 45m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GLS — Scholes International At Galveston Airport · Galveston, United States
- GUA — La Aurora Airport · Guatemala City, Guatemala
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GLS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport57 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport30 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport36 mi away
- LJN · Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport38 mi away
Near GUA
- GSJ · San José Airport49 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport51 mi away
- CBV · Coban Airport62 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GLS from GUA?
The flight distance from Galveston (GLS) to Guatemala City (GUA) is 1,051 miles (1,692 km, 914 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GLS to GUA?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 45m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Galveston and Guatemala City?
Guatemala City is 1 hour behind Galveston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GLS to GUA?
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