Day trip from La Ceiba to Puerto Cortez
Puerto Cortez lies 123 km (76 mi) west of La Ceiba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 123 km (76 mi) apart, Puerto Cortez is a realistic day trip from La Ceiba: about 2 h each way by road.
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| La Ceiba | Puerto Cortez | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Honduras |
| Population | 222,055 | 142,311 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
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Staying in Puerto Cortez
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Cortez from La Ceiba?
123 km (76 mi) in a straight line, west of La Ceiba; by road roughly 150 km (93 mi).
How long does it take to get from La Ceiba to Puerto Cortez by road?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Ceiba and Puerto Cortez?
No, both are on America/Tegucigalpa at the moment.
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.