Brownsville to Guatemala City flights
Guatemala City lies 1,448 km (900 mi) south-east of Brownsville, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Brownsville | Guatemala City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Guatemala |
| Population | 186,738 | 994,938 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 1,508 m (4,948 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Nearest large airport | BRO, 7 km out | GUA, 7 km out |
Clocks in Guatemala City are 1 h behind Brownsville right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands only 1 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Guatemala City
Crossing from United States into Guatemala: money changes from the Dollar to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brownsville
Brownsville is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,399 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM, 15 km), Valley International Airport (HRL, 40 km), General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX, 74 km), McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE, 80 km).
Arriving in Guatemala City
Guatemala City is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,800 ft | 4,952 ft |
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Staying in Guatemala City
Our booking partner lists 88 places to stay in Guatemala City. Of the 74 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (40), and 1 are five-star. Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,012 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guatemala City from Brownsville?
1,448 km (900 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Brownsville.
How long does it take to get from Brownsville to Guatemala City by air?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brownsville and Guatemala City?
Guatemala City is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Guatemala against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Brownsville to Guatemala City flights?
Typically Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA).
What currency do I need in Guatemala City?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
Where can I stay in Guatemala City?
Our booking partner lists 88 places to stay in Guatemala City, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.