El Progreso to Acapulco de Juárez flights
Acapulco de Juárez lies 1,303 km (810 mi) west of El Progreso, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 25 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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| El Progreso | Acapulco de Juárez | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Mexico |
| Population | 100,810 | 658,609 |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | SAP, 14 km out | ACA, 20 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Acapulco de Juárez
Crossing from Honduras into Mexico: money changes from the Lempira to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving El Progreso
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).
Arriving in Acapulco de Juárez
Acapulco de Juárez is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,832-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport | ACA | 20 km (12 mi) | 10,832 ft | 16 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Acapulco de Juárez from El Progreso?
1,303 km (810 mi) in a straight line, west of El Progreso.
How long does it take to get from El Progreso to Acapulco de Juárez by air?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Progreso and Acapulco de Juárez?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for El Progreso to Acapulco de Juárez flights?
Typically Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA).
What currency do I need in Acapulco de Juárez?
The Peso (MXN).
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.