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GUA to PHL: distance & flight time
Guatemala City (La Aurora Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
1,977 mi
3,181 km · 1,718 nm
4h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,977 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 21m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GUA — La Aurora Airport · Guatemala City, Guatemala
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, 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 PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GUA from PHL?
The flight distance from Guatemala City (GUA) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 1,977 miles (3,181 km, 1,718 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GUA to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 21m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GUA to PHL?
Nonstop service on GUA–PHL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 21m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Guatemala City and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 2 hours ahead of Guatemala City.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GUA to PHL?
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Why are some GUA to PHL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GUA–PHL tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.