Chalco to Guatemala City flights
Guatemala City lies 1,029 km (639 mi) south-east of Chalco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 4 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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| Chalco | Guatemala City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 168,720 | 994,938 |
| Elevation | 2,245 m (7,365 ft) | 1,508 m (4,948 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Nearest large airport | MEX, 27 km out | GUA, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Guatemala City
Crossing from Mexico into Guatemala: money changes from the Peso 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 Chalco
Chalco is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 55 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 56 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 71 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 Chalco?
1,029 km (639 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chalco.
How long does it take to get from Chalco to Guatemala City by air?
About 2 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chalco and Guatemala City?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chalco to Guatemala City flights?
Typically Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.