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SQL to GUA: distance & flight time
San Carlos (San Carlos Airport) → Guatemala City (La Aurora Airport)
2,506 mi
4,032 km · 2,177 nm
5h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,506 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 23m 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
- SQL — San Carlos Airport · San Carlos, 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 SQL
- SFO · San Francisco International Airport10 mi away
- PAO · Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County8 mi away
- HWD · Hayward Executive Airport12 mi away
- NUQ · Moffett Federal Airfield13 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 SQL from GUA?
The flight distance from San Carlos (SQL) to Guatemala City (GUA) is 2,506 miles (4,032 km, 2,177 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SQL to GUA?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 23m 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 Carlos and Guatemala City?
Guatemala City is 1 hour ahead of San Carlos.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SQL to GUA?
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