Driving from Puebla to Puerto Cortez
Puerto Cortez lies 1,147 km (713 mi) east of Puebla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 30 min without stops, over roughly 1,400 km (870 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Puebla | Puerto Cortez | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Honduras |
| Population | 1.7 million | 142,311 |
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
What changes when you arrive in Puerto Cortez
Crossing from Mexico into Honduras: money changes from the Peso 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 car hire from Puebla to Puerto Cortez
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Staying in Puerto Cortez
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Cortez from Puebla?
1,147 km (713 mi) in a straight line, east of Puebla; by road roughly 1,400 km (870 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puebla to Puerto Cortez by car?
About 17 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puebla and Puerto Cortez?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Puerto Cortez?
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.