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GUA to GLS: distance & flight time
Guatemala City (La Aurora Airport) → Galveston (Scholes International At Galveston Airport)
1,051 mi
1,692 km · 914 nm
2h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
1,051 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 45m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GUA — La Aurora Airport · Guatemala City, Guatemala
- GLS — Scholes International At Galveston Airport · Galveston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is GUA from GLS?
The flight distance from Guatemala City (GUA) to Galveston (GLS) 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 GUA to GLS?
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 Guatemala City and Galveston?
Galveston is 1 hour ahead of Guatemala City.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GUA to GLS?
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