Day trip from Cobán to Belmopan
Belmopan lies 262 km (163 mi) north-east of Cobán, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 262 km (163 mi) apart, Belmopan is a realistic day trip from Cobán: about 4 h 16 min each way by road.
| Cobán | Belmopan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala | Belize |
| Population | 212,047 | 13,381 |
| Elevation | 1,326 m (4,350 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) | UTC-6 (America/Belize) |
What changes when you arrive in Belmopan
Crossing from Guatemala into Belize: money changes from the Quetzal to the Dollar (BZD); sockets are BS 1363, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +501; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743491 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Belmopan
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Staying in Belmopan
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Common questions
How far is Belmopan from Cobán?
262 km (163 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cobán; by road roughly 320 km (199 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cobán to Belmopan by road?
About 4 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cobán and Belmopan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Belmopan?
The Dollar (BZD).
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.