Day trip from El Progreso to La Ceiba
La Ceiba lies 116 km (72 mi) east of El Progreso, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 116 km (72 mi) apart, La Ceiba is a realistic day trip from El Progreso: about 1 h 53 min each way by road.
| El Progreso | La Ceiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Honduras |
| Population | 100,810 | 222,055 |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Postal codes | 23201 | 31101 |
Where to book tours and tickets in La Ceiba
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Staying in La Ceiba
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Common questions
How far is La Ceiba from El Progreso?
116 km (72 mi) in a straight line, east of El Progreso; by road roughly 142 km (88 mi).
How long does it take to get from El Progreso to La Ceiba by road?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Progreso and La Ceiba?
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.