San Salvador to San Pedro Sula flights
San Pedro Sula lies 238 km (148 mi) north-east of San Salvador, 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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| San Salvador | San Pedro Sula | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador | Honduras |
| Population | 525,990 | 801,259 |
| Elevation | 653 m (2,142 ft) | 90 m (295 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Nearest large airport | SAL, 31 km out | SAP, 12 km out |
What changes when you arrive in San Pedro Sula
Crossing from El Salvador 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 San Salvador
San Salvador is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ilopango International Airport (ILS, 7 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | 12 km (7 mi) | 9,203 ft | 91 ft |
| Puerto Barrios Airport (regional) | PBR | 65 km (40 mi) | 8,880 ft | 33 ft |
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Staying in San Pedro Sula
Our booking partner lists 121 places to stay in San Pedro Sula. Of the 69 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (39), and 5 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 6,762 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Pedro Sula from San Salvador?
238 km (148 mi) in a straight line, north-east of San Salvador.
How long does it take to get from San Salvador to San Pedro Sula 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 San Salvador and San Pedro Sula?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Salvador to San Pedro Sula flights?
Typically El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP); San Pedro Sula also has PBR.
What currency do I need in San Pedro Sula?
The Lempira (HNL).
Where can I stay in San Pedro Sula?
Our booking partner lists 121 places to stay in San Pedro Sula, 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.