Airport Comparison
| ATL | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Scholes International At Galveston Airport |
| IATA Code | ATL | GLS |
| ICAO Code | KATL | KGLS |
| City | Atlanta | Galveston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 6 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.640000, -84.430000 | 29.270000, -94.860000 |
Atlanta (ATL) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 1,101 kilometers (684 miles / 595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 20:39 in Atlanta, it's 19:39 in Galveston.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,021 feet between the two airports. Scholes International At Galveston Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The return flight from Galveston (GLS) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.