Santa Tecla to Villa Nueva flights
Villa Nueva lies 169 km (105 mi) north-west of Santa Tecla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 58 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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| Santa Tecla | Villa Nueva | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador | Guatemala |
| Population | 124,694 | 618,397 |
| Elevation | 965 m (3,166 ft) | 1,331 m (4,367 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Nearest large airport | SAL, 36 km out | GUA, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Villa Nueva
Crossing from El Salvador into Guatemala: money changes from the Dollar 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 Santa Tecla
Santa Tecla 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), 36 km (22 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, 18 km).
Arriving in Villa Nueva
Villa Nueva is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,800 ft | 4,952 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Villa Nueva from Santa Tecla?
169 km (105 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Santa Tecla.
How long does it take to get from Santa Tecla to Villa Nueva by air?
About 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Tecla and Villa Nueva?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santa Tecla to Villa Nueva flights?
Typically El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA).
What currency do I need in Villa Nueva?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
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.