Flights to El Progreso
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
El Progreso is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP), 14 km (9 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, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | 14 km (9 mi) | 9,203 ft | 91 ft |
| Puerto Barrios Airport (regional) | PBR | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,880 ft | 33 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,203 ft, SAP handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 91 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from El Progreso
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Progreso to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,282 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| El Progreso to Havana | Cuba | 1,031 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| El Progreso to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| El Progreso to Puebla | Mexico | 1,177 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| El Progreso to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,282 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| El Progreso to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,450 km (901 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| El Progreso to Barranquilla | Colombia | 1,493 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| El Progreso to Mérida | Mexico | 648 km (403 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| El Progreso to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,283 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| El Progreso to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 1,270 km (789 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| El Progreso to Guatemala City | Guatemala | 303 km (189 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| El Progreso to Managua | Nicaragua | 400 km (249 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| El Progreso to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,207 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| El Progreso to Cartagena | Colombia | 1,445 km (898 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| El Progreso to Cancún | Mexico | 650 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| El Progreso to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 160 km (99 mi) | about 57 min |
| El Progreso to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 1,295 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| El Progreso to Morelia | Mexico | 1,497 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| El Progreso to Acapulco de Juárez | Mexico | 1,303 km (810 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| El Progreso to Tlalnepantla | Mexico | 1,293 km (803 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| El Progreso to Villa Nueva | Guatemala | 315 km (196 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| El Progreso to Coyoacán | Mexico | 1,283 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| El Progreso to Guangzhou | China | 15,159 km (9,419 mi) | about 20 h 11 min |
| El Progreso to Shenzhen | China | 15,170 km (9,426 mi) | about 20 h 12 min |
| El Progreso to Lagos | Nigeria | 9,945 km (6,179 mi) | about 13 h 30 min |
| El Progreso to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 16,694 km (10,373 mi) | about 22 h 9 min |
| El Progreso to Mumbai | India | 15,638 km (9,717 mi) | about 20 h 48 min |
| El Progreso to Karachi | Pakistan | 14,771 km (9,178 mi) | about 19 h 41 min |
| El Progreso to Delhi | India | 14,859 km (9,233 mi) | about 19 h 48 min |
| El Progreso to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 15,662 km (9,732 mi) | about 20 h 50 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for El Progreso?
Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) is the closest large airport at 14 km (9 mi). The others, PBR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SAP from El Progreso city centre?
14 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to El Progreso on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.