Juan Díaz to Villa Nueva by bus
Villa Nueva lies 1,357 km (843 mi) north-west of Juan Díaz, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 36 min including stops, over roughly 1,656 km (1,029 mi) of road.
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| Juan Díaz | Villa Nueva | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Panama | Guatemala |
| Population | 100,636 | 618,397 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 1,331 m (4,367 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Panama) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Postal codes | 02006–07101 | 01064 |
Clocks in Villa Nueva are 1 h behind Juan Díaz right now, so a 24 h 36 min journey lands only 23 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Villa Nueva
Crossing from Panama into Guatemala: money changes from the Balboa to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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Common questions
How far is Villa Nueva from Juan Díaz?
1,357 km (843 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Juan Díaz; by road roughly 1,656 km (1,029 mi).
How long does it take to get from Juan Díaz to Villa Nueva by bus?
About 24 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Juan Díaz and Villa Nueva?
Villa Nueva is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Guatemala against America/Panama).
What currency do I need in Villa Nueva?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
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.