GUA to MIA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Miami International Airport (MIA) is 1,640 km (1,019 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MIA to GUA).
How far is it from Guatemala City to Miami?
The great-circle distance between La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Miami International Airport (MIA) is 1,640 km (1,019 mi, 886 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from GUA to MIA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MIA is roughly northeast of GUA.
How is the GUA to MIA route written in code?
The pair is written GUA-MIA in IATA codes and MGGT-KMIA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. La Aurora International Airport is GUA (MGGT), Miami International Airport is MIA (KMIA).
| GUA | MIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | La Aurora International Airport | Miami International Airport |
| ICAO code | MGGT | KMIA |
| Country | Guatemala | United States |
| Elevation | 4,952 ft | 8 ft |
| Rank by connections | #385 | #16 |
MGGT starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KMIA starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MIA sits 4,944 ft (1,507 m) lower than GUA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GUA to MIA
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| AV | Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia | AVA | Avianca | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AC, UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Guatemala City from Miami?
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are 1,640 km (1,019 mi, 886 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GUA to MIA?
A typical nonstop flight between GUA and MIA takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MIA from GUA?
Miami International Airport (MIA) lies roughly northeast of La Aurora International Airport (GUA).
Which airlines fly GUA to MIA?
3 airlines appear on the GUA-MIA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, US Airways.
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