GUA to SAP: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) is 296 km (184 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 50m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (SAP to GUA).
How far is it from Guatemala City to San Pedro Sula?
The great-circle distance between La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) is 296 km (184 mi, 160 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from GUA to SAP?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAP is roughly east of GUA.
How is the GUA to SAP route written in code?
The pair is written GUA-SAP in IATA codes and MGGT-MHLM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. La Aurora International Airport is GUA (MGGT), Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport is SAP (MHLM).
| GUA | SAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | La Aurora International Airport | Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport |
| ICAO code | MGGT | MHLM |
| Country | Guatemala | Honduras |
| Elevation | 4,952 ft | 91 ft |
| Rank by connections | #385 | #541 |
Both ICAO codes start with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SAP sits 4,861 ft (1,482 m) lower than GUA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GUA to SAP
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV | Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia | AVA | Avianca | Active |
| CC | Air Atlanta Icelandic | ABD | Atlanta | Active |
| P4 | Patriot Airways | - | - | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Guatemala City from San Pedro Sula?
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) are 296 km (184 mi, 160 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GUA to SAP?
A typical nonstop flight between GUA and SAP takes about 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAP from GUA?
Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) lies roughly east of La Aurora International Airport (GUA).
Which airlines fly GUA to SAP?
4 airlines appear on the GUA-SAP route in the open dataset, including Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, Air Atlanta Icelandic, Patriot Airways.
Related routes
Other routes from Guatemala City (GUA):
Other routes from San Pedro Sula (SAP):
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