Day trip from San Pedro Sula to La Ceiba
La Ceiba lies 131 km (81 mi) east of San Pedro Sula, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 131 km (81 mi) apart, La Ceiba is a realistic day trip from San Pedro Sula: about 2 h 8 min each way by road.
| San Pedro Sula | La Ceiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Honduras |
| Population | 801,259 | 215,973 |
| Elevation | 90 m (295 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
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Staying in La Ceiba
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Common questions
How far is La Ceiba from San Pedro Sula?
131 km (81 mi) in a straight line, east of San Pedro Sula; by road roughly 160 km (99 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Pedro Sula to La Ceiba by road?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Pedro Sula 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.