Mérida to El Progreso flights
El Progreso lies 648 km (403 mi) south of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 35 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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| Mérida | El Progreso | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Honduras |
| Population | 1.2 million | 100,810 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | SAP, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 23201 |
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 Mérida
Mérida is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Mérida?
648 km (403 mi) in a straight line, south of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to El Progreso by air?
About 1 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and El Progreso?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mérida to El Progreso flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) 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.