Guatemala City to Puerto Barrios flights
Puerto Barrios lies 238 km (148 mi) north-east of Guatemala City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 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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| Guatemala City | Puerto Barrios | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala | Guatemala |
| Population | 994,938 | 100,593 |
| Elevation | 1,508 m (4,948 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Nearest large airport | GUA, 7 km out | SAP, 78 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Guatemala City
Guatemala City is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Puerto Barrios
Puerto Barrios is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP), 78 km (48 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, 2 km), Placencia Airport (PLJ, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | 78 km (48 mi) | 9,203 ft | 91 ft |
| Puerto Barrios Airport (regional) | PBR | 2 km (1 mi) | 8,880 ft | 33 ft |
| Placencia Airport (regional) | PLJ | 94 km (58 mi) | 2,133 ft | 3 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Barrios from Guatemala City?
238 km (148 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guatemala City.
How long does it take to get from Guatemala City to Puerto Barrios by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guatemala City and Puerto Barrios?
No, both are on America/Guatemala at the moment.
Which airports are used for Guatemala City to Puerto Barrios flights?
Typically La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP); Puerto Barrios also has PBR, PLJ.
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.