El Progreso to Iztapalapa flights
Iztapalapa lies 1,273 km (791 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 23 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 | Iztapalapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Mexico |
| Population | 100,810 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) | 2,238 m (7,343 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | SAP, 14 km out | MEX, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Iztapalapa
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 Iztapalapa
Iztapalapa is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 43 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 53 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 9 km (6 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 43 km (27 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 53 km (33 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 76 km (47 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Iztapalapa from El Progreso?
1,273 km (791 mi) in a straight line, west of El Progreso.
How long does it take to get from El Progreso to Iztapalapa by air?
About 2 h 23 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 Iztapalapa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for El Progreso to Iztapalapa flights?
Typically Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX); Iztapalapa also has NLU, TLC, PBC.
What currency do I need in Iztapalapa?
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 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.