Flights to La Ceiba
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
La Ceiba is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB), 70 km (43 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,349 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Golosón International Airport (LCE, 3 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport | RTB | 70 km (43 mi) | 7,349 ft | 39 ft |
| Golosón International Airport (regional) | LCE | 3 km (2 mi) | 9,875 ft | 39 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,349 ft, RTB handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 39 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from La Ceiba
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Ceiba to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,365 km (848 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| La Ceiba to Havana | Cuba | 942 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| La Ceiba to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,356 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| La Ceiba to Puebla | Mexico | 1,260 km (783 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| La Ceiba to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,363 km (847 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| La Ceiba to Barranquilla | Colombia | 1,408 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| La Ceiba to Mérida | Mexico | 649 km (403 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| La Ceiba to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,365 km (848 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| La Ceiba to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 1,353 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| La Ceiba to Guatemala City | Guatemala | 414 km (257 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| La Ceiba to Managua | Nicaragua | 409 km (254 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| La Ceiba to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,096 km (681 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| La Ceiba to Cartagena | Colombia | 1,365 km (848 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| La Ceiba to Cancún | Mexico | 601 km (374 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| La Ceiba to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 192 km (119 mi) | about 1 h |
| La Ceiba to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 1,378 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| La Ceiba to Acapulco de Juárez | Mexico | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| La Ceiba to Tlalnepantla | Mexico | 1,375 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| La Ceiba to Villa Nueva | Guatemala | 426 km (265 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| La Ceiba to Coyoacán | Mexico | 1,366 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| La Ceiba to Tuxtla | Mexico | 680 km (422 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| La Ceiba to Tlalpan | Mexico | 1,364 km (848 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| La Ceiba to Chongqing | China | 14,774 km (9,180 mi) | about 19 h 41 min |
| La Ceiba to Guangzhou | China | 15,171 km (9,427 mi) | about 20 h 12 min |
| La Ceiba to Shenzhen | China | 15,185 km (9,436 mi) | about 20 h 13 min |
| La Ceiba to Lagos | Nigeria | 9,837 km (6,113 mi) | about 13 h 22 min |
| La Ceiba to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 16,708 km (10,382 mi) | about 22 h 10 min |
| La Ceiba to Mumbai | India | 15,551 km (9,663 mi) | about 20 h 41 min |
| La Ceiba to Karachi | Pakistan | 14,681 km (9,122 mi) | about 19 h 34 min |
| La Ceiba to Delhi | India | 14,787 km (9,188 mi) | about 19 h 42 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for La Ceiba?
Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB) is the closest large airport at 70 km (43 mi). The others, LCE, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is RTB from La Ceiba city centre?
70 km (43 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to La Ceiba on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.