San Pedro Sula to Fort Lauderdale flights
Fort Lauderdale lies 1,436 km (892 mi) north-east of San Pedro Sula, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 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 Pedro Sula | Fort Lauderdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | United States |
| Population | 801,259 | 183,146 |
| Elevation | 90 m (295 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | SAP, 12 km out | FLL, 6 km out |
Clocks in Fort Lauderdale are 2 h ahead of San Pedro Sula right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands 4 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Crossing from Honduras into United States: money changes from the Lempira to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Miami International Airport (MIA, 39 km), President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT, 63 km), Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF, 27 km), South Bimini Airport (BIM, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | FLL | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,000 ft | 9 ft |
| Miami International Airport | MIA | 39 km (24 mi) | 13,016 ft | 8 ft |
| President Donald J. Trump International Airport | DJT | 63 km (39 mi) | 10,001 ft | 19 ft |
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (regional) | OPF | 27 km (17 mi) | 8,002 ft | 8 ft |
| South Bimini Airport (regional) | BIM | 100 km (62 mi) | 5,409 ft | 10 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Fort Lauderdale from San Pedro Sula?
1,436 km (892 mi) in a straight line, north-east of San Pedro Sula.
How long does it take to get from San Pedro Sula to Fort Lauderdale by air?
About 2 h 35 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 Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Tegucigalpa).
Which airports are used for San Pedro Sula to Fort Lauderdale flights?
Typically Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL); Fort Lauderdale also has MIA, DJT, OPF, BIM.
What currency do I need in Fort Lauderdale?
The Dollar (USD).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.