Juan Díaz to Catacamas by bus
Catacamas lies 954 km (593 mi) north-west of Juan Díaz, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 22 min including stops, over roughly 1,164 km (723 mi) of road.
| Juan Díaz | Catacamas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Panama | Honduras |
| Population | 100,636 | 140,548 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 449 m (1,473 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Panama) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Postal codes | 02006–07101 | 16201 |
Clocks in Catacamas are 1 h behind Juan Díaz right now, so a 17 h 22 min journey lands only 16 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Catacamas
Crossing from Panama into Honduras: money changes from the Balboa to the Lempira (HNL); the dialling code becomes +504; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Where to book buses from Juan Díaz to Catacamas
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Staying in Catacamas
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Common questions
How far is Catacamas from Juan Díaz?
954 km (593 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Juan Díaz; by road roughly 1,164 km (723 mi).
How long does it take to get from Juan Díaz to Catacamas by bus?
About 17 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Juan Díaz and Catacamas?
Catacamas is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Tegucigalpa against America/Panama).
What currency do I need in Catacamas?
The Lempira (HNL).
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.