Cancún to Puerto Barrios flights
Puerto Barrios lies 633 km (393 mi) south of Cancún, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 34 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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| Cancún | Puerto Barrios | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 888,797 | 100,593 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Nearest large airport | CUN, 15 km out | SAP, 78 km out |
| Postal codes | 86936–89604 | 18001 |
Clocks in Puerto Barrios are 1 h behind Cancún right now, so a 1 h 34 min journey lands only 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Puerto Barrios
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 Cancún
Cancún is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cancún International Airport (CUN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cozumel International Airport (CZM, 74 km).
Arriving in Puerto Barrios
Puerto Barrios is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP), 78 km (48 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,203 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR, 2 km), Placencia Airport (PLJ, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | 78 km (48 mi) | 9,203 ft | 91 ft |
| Puerto Barrios Airport (regional) | PBR | 2 km (1 mi) | 8,880 ft | 33 ft |
| Placencia Airport (regional) | PLJ | 94 km (58 mi) | 2,133 ft | 3 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Barrios from Cancún?
633 km (393 mi) in a straight line, south of Cancún.
How long does it take to get from Cancún to Puerto Barrios by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cancún and Puerto Barrios?
Puerto Barrios is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Guatemala against America/Cancun).
Which airports are used for Cancún to Puerto Barrios flights?
Typically Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP); Puerto Barrios also has PBR, PLJ.
What currency do I need in Puerto Barrios?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
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.