Driving from Juan Díaz to León
León lies 896 km (557 mi) north-west of Juan Díaz, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 13 h 40 min without stops, over roughly 1,093 km (679 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Juan Díaz | León | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Panama | Nicaragua |
| Population | 100,636 | 144,538 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Panama) | UTC-6 (America/Managua) |
Clocks in León are 1 h behind Juan Díaz right now, so a 13 h 40 min journey lands only 12 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in León
Crossing from Panama into Nicaragua: money changes from the Balboa to the Cordoba (NIO); the dialling code becomes +505; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801.
Where to book car hire from Juan Díaz to León
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Staying in León
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Common questions
How far is León from Juan Díaz?
896 km (557 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Juan Díaz; by road roughly 1,093 km (679 mi).
How long does it take to get from Juan Díaz to León by car?
About 13 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Juan Díaz and León?
León is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Managua against America/Panama).
What currency do I need in León?
The Cordoba (NIO).
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.