Juan Díaz to Masaya by bus
Masaya lies 797 km (495 mi) north-west of Juan Díaz, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 33 min including stops, over roughly 973 km (604 mi) of road.
| Juan Díaz | Masaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Panama | Nicaragua |
| Population | 100,636 | 130,113 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 242 m (794 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Panama) | UTC-6 (America/Managua) |
Clocks in Masaya are 1 h behind Juan Díaz right now, so a 14 h 33 min journey lands only 13 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Masaya
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 buses from Juan Díaz to Masaya
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Staying in Masaya
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Common questions
How far is Masaya from Juan Díaz?
797 km (495 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Juan Díaz; by road roughly 973 km (604 mi).
How long does it take to get from Juan Díaz to Masaya by bus?
About 14 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Juan Díaz and Masaya?
Masaya is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Managua against America/Panama).
What currency do I need in Masaya?
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.