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DBQ to LCE: distance & flight time
Dubuque IA (Dubuque Regional Airport) → La Ceiba (Goloson International Airport)
1,856 mi
2,987 km · 1,613 nm
4h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,856 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 6m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DBQ — Dubuque Regional Airport · Dubuque IA, United States
- LCE — Goloson International Airport · La Ceiba, Honduras
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DBQ
- CWI · Clinton Municipal Airport44 mi away
- PCD · Prairie Du Chien Municipal Airport48 mi away
- LNR · Tri-County Regional Airport62 mi away
- CID · The Eastern Iowa Airport63 mi away
Near LCE
- UII · Utila Airport26 mi away
- TEA · Tela Airport41 mi away
- RTB · Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport45 mi away
- TJI · Trujillo Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DBQ from LCE?
The flight distance from Dubuque IA (DBQ) to La Ceiba (LCE) is 1,856 miles (2,987 km, 1,613 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DBQ to LCE?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 6m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from DBQ to LCE?
Nonstop service on DBQ–LCE depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 6m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Dubuque IA and La Ceiba?
La Ceiba is 1 hour behind Dubuque IA.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DBQ to LCE?
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Why are some DBQ to LCE fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DBQ–LCE tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.