Gustavo Adolfo Madero to El Progreso flights
El Progreso lies 1,283 km (797 mi) east of Gustavo Adolfo Madero, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 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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| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | El Progreso | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Honduras |
| Population | 1.2 million | 100,810 |
| Elevation | 2,284 m (7,493 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Nearest large airport | MEX, 8 km out | SAP, 14 km out |
What changes when you arrive in El Progreso
Crossing from Mexico 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 Gustavo Adolfo Madero
Gustavo Adolfo Madero is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 8 km (5 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, 30 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 51 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 86 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 |
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Common questions
How far is El Progreso from Gustavo Adolfo Madero?
1,283 km (797 mi) in a straight line, east of Gustavo Adolfo Madero.
How long does it take to get from Gustavo Adolfo Madero to El Progreso by air?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gustavo Adolfo Madero and El Progreso?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Gustavo Adolfo Madero to El Progreso flights?
Typically Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) 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 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.