Miami to Tegucigalpa flights
Tegucigalpa lies 1,492 km (927 mi) south-west of Miami, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 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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| Miami | Tegucigalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Honduras |
| Population | 487,014 | 850,848 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 944 m (3,097 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Nearest large airport | MIA, 10 km out | XPL, 56 km out |
| Postal codes | 33101–33299 | 11101 |
Clocks in Tegucigalpa are 2 h behind Miami right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands only 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tegucigalpa
Crossing from United States into Honduras: money changes from the Dollar 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 Miami
Miami is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Miami International Airport (MIA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,016-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL, 33 km), Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF, 17 km), South Bimini Airport (BIM, 93 km).
Arriving in Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Palmerola International Airport (XPL), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,064 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Toncontín Airport (TGU, 3 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerola International Airport | XPL | 56 km (35 mi) | 8,064 ft | 2,061 ft |
| Toncontín Airport (regional) | TGU | 3 km (2 mi) | 6,112 ft | 3,294 ft |
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Staying in Tegucigalpa
Our booking partner lists 92 places to stay in Tegucigalpa. Of the 44 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (24), and 3 are five-star. Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 7,170 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tegucigalpa from Miami?
1,492 km (927 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Miami.
How long does it take to get from Miami to Tegucigalpa by air?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Miami and Tegucigalpa?
Tegucigalpa is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Tegucigalpa against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Miami to Tegucigalpa flights?
Typically Miami International Airport (MIA) to Palmerola International Airport (XPL); Tegucigalpa also has TGU.
What currency do I need in Tegucigalpa?
The Lempira (HNL).
Where can I stay in Tegucigalpa?
Our booking partner lists 92 places to stay in Tegucigalpa, bookable on this site.
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.