Guangzhou to El Progreso flights
El Progreso lies 15,159 km (9,419 mi) north-east of Guangzhou, -14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 20 h 11 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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| Guangzhou | El Progreso | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Honduras |
| Population | 18.7 million | 100,810 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 31 km out | SAP, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 510000 | 23201 |
Clocks in El Progreso are 14 h behind Guangzhou right now, so a 20 h 11 min journey lands only 6 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in El Progreso
Crossing from China into Honduras: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Lempira (HNL); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; 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 Guangzhou
Guangzhou is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 78 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 19 km).
Arriving in 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).
| 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 |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 15,159 km (9,419 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is El Progreso from Guangzhou?
15,159 km (9,419 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guangzhou.
How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to El Progreso by air?
About 20 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guangzhou and El Progreso?
El Progreso is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Tegucigalpa against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Guangzhou to El Progreso flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP); El Progreso also has PBR.
What currency do I need in El Progreso?
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.