Distance From El Petén Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, TKM - BUF Distance

The distance from El Petén Airport (TKM) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 1888 miles or 3039 kilometers or 1640 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Tikal ( Guatemala ) to Buffalo ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tikal and Buffalo takes around 4 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Petén Airport, Tikal, Guatemala to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is 4 hours 20 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • TKM - BUF

Kilometers		3039 km
Statute Miles		1888 miles
Nautical Miles		1640 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 20 minutes

El Petén Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - TKM to BUF Flight Path

Location of El Petén Airport & Buffalo Niagara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tikal to Buffalo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tikal, Guatemala and Buffalo, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Tikal, Guatemala and Buffalo, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TKM - BUF

Time difference between Tikal (Guatemala) and Buffalo (United States) is 2 Hours.
Buffalo time is 2 Hours ahead of Tikal.

Location	Local Time
Tikal (Guatemala)	2026-07-30, 06:59:14 CST
Buffalo (United States)	2026-07-30, 08:59:14 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

El Petén Airport (TKM / ) Tikal, Guatemala

Destination

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States