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GLS to RER: distance & flight time
Galveston (Scholes International At Galveston Airport) → Retalhuleu (Retalhuleu Airport)
1,039 mi
1,671 km · 902 nm
2h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,039 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 43m 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
- RER — Retalhuleu Airport · Retalhuleu, 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 RER
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport27 mi away
- TAP · Tapachula International Airport49 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport50 mi away
- GSJ · San José Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GLS from RER?
The flight distance from Galveston (GLS) to Retalhuleu (RER) is 1,039 miles (1,671 km, 902 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GLS to RER?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 43m 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 Retalhuleu?
Retalhuleu is 1 hour behind Galveston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GLS to RER?
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