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San Pedro SulaGuatemala City

San Pedro Sula to Guatemala City flights

Guatemala City lies 284 km (176 mi) west of San Pedro Sula, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.

A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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.

San Pedro SulaGuatemala City

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The two ends, side by side
San Pedro SulaGuatemala City
CountryHondurasGuatemala
Population801,259994,938
Elevation90 m (295 ft)1,508 m (4,948 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa)UTC-6 (America/Guatemala)
Nearest large airportSAP, 12 km outGUA, 7 km out

What changes when you arrive in Guatemala City

Crossing from Honduras into Guatemala: money changes from the Lempira to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.

Airports at each end

Leaving San Pedro Sula

San Pedro Sula is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP), 12 km (7 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, 65 km).

Arriving in 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.

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Guatemala City (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
La Aurora International AirportGUA7 km (4 mi)9,800 ft4,952 ft

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Staying in Guatemala City

Our booking partner lists 88 places to stay in Guatemala City. Of the 74 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (40), and 1 are five-star. Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,012 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Guatemala City from San Pedro Sula?

284 km (176 mi) in a straight line, west of San Pedro Sula.

How long does it take to get from San Pedro Sula to Guatemala City by air?

About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between San Pedro Sula and Guatemala City?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

Which airports are used for San Pedro Sula to Guatemala City flights?

Typically Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA).

What currency do I need in Guatemala City?

The Quetzal (GTQ).

Where can I stay in Guatemala City?

Our booking partner lists 88 places to stay in Guatemala City, 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.