Escuintla to Puebla flights
Puebla lies 950 km (590 mi) north-west of Escuintla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 58 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.
| Escuintla | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala | Mexico |
| Population | 156,313 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 349 m (1,145 ft) | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | GUA, 42 km out | PBC, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 05001 | 15020–96670 |
What changes when you arrive in Puebla
Crossing from Guatemala into Mexico: money changes from the Quetzal to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Escuintla
Escuintla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Puebla
Puebla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 21 km (13 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Staying in Puebla
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla. Of the 224 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (89), and 22 are five-star. Across 151 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 66,357 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Puebla from Escuintla?
950 km (590 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Escuintla.
How long does it take to get from Escuintla to Puebla by air?
About 1 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Escuintla and Puebla?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Escuintla to Puebla flights?
Typically La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC).
What currency do I need in Puebla?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Puebla?
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla, 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.