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SAN to GUA: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Guatemala City (La Aurora Airport)
2,091 mi
3,366 km · 1,817 nm
4h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,091 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 34m gate to gate, flying southeast. 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
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
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 SAN from GUA?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Guatemala City (GUA) is 2,091 miles (3,366 km, 1,817 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to GUA?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 34m 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 San Diego and Guatemala City?
Guatemala City is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to GUA?
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