Puerto Barrios to Tegucigalpa flights
Tegucigalpa lies 236 km (147 mi) south-east of Puerto Barrios, 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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| Puerto Barrios | Tegucigalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala | Honduras |
| Population | 100,593 | 850,848 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 944 m (3,097 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Nearest large airport | SAP, 78 km out | XPL, 56 km out |
| Postal codes | 18001 | 11101 |
What changes when you arrive in Tegucigalpa
Crossing from Guatemala into Honduras: money changes from the Quetzal 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 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).
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 Puerto Barrios?
236 km (147 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Puerto Barrios.
How long does it take to get from Puerto Barrios to Tegucigalpa 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 Puerto Barrios and Tegucigalpa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Puerto Barrios to Tegucigalpa flights?
Typically Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) 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.