Barranquilla to Tocoa flights
Tocoa lies 1,322 km (821 mi) north-west of Barranquilla, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 27 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.
| Barranquilla | Tocoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Honduras |
| Population | 1.2 million | 111,972 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Nearest large airport | BAQ, 9 km out | RTB, 90 km out |
| Postal codes | 080001–080020 | 32301 |
Clocks in Tocoa are 1 h behind Barranquilla right now, so a 2 h 27 min journey lands only 1 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tocoa
Crossing from Colombia into Honduras: money changes from the Peso to the Lempira (HNL); the dialling code becomes +504; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Barranquilla
Barranquilla is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG, 99 km), Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, 62 km).
Arriving in Tocoa
Tocoa is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB), 90 km (56 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,349 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are La Laguna Airport (GJA, 85 km), Golosón International Airport (LCE, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport | RTB | 90 km (56 mi) | 7,349 ft | 39 ft |
| La Laguna Airport (regional) | GJA | 85 km (53 mi) | 3,990 ft | 49 ft |
| Golosón International Airport (regional) | LCE | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,875 ft | 39 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tocoa from Barranquilla?
1,322 km (821 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Barranquilla.
How long does it take to get from Barranquilla to Tocoa by air?
About 2 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barranquilla and Tocoa?
Tocoa is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Tegucigalpa against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Barranquilla to Tocoa flights?
Typically Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB); Tocoa also has GJA, LCE.
What currency do I need in Tocoa?
The Lempira (HNL).
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.