The Adventure Across: Panama To Belize

The distance between Belize and Panama varies depending on the mode of transport and the exact locations being compared. The air travel distance between Belize and Panama is 1,271 kilometres (790 miles). The distance between Belize City and Panama City is approximately 1,340 kilometres (833 miles) and the road distance is 2,335.6 kilometres (1,460.5 miles). The average travel distance between Belize City and the Panama Canal is 2,420.2 kilometres (1,504 miles).

Travel time by plane

The distance between Belize and Panama is approximately 773 to 790 miles. The flight time depends on the departure and arrival points within the two countries.

The flight time between Belize City, Belize, and Panama City, Panama, is 2 hours and 1 minute. However, there are very few non-stop flights available for this route, so most flights will include at least one stopover. The total flight time depends on the stopover destination.

The quickest flight from Belize City to Panama City takes 5 hours and 12 minutes, while the cheapest flights range from $290 for a one-way trip to $448 for a round trip. The airlines that fly this route the most frequently are Copa Airlines and TAG Airlines.

If you are flying from San Pedro in Belize to Panama City, the quickest flight takes 9 hours and 40 minutes and includes one stopover.

Alternatively, you can fly from Belize City to San Pedro Sula in Panama in 11 hours and 12 minutes, and then drive to Punta Gorda, which will take you a total of 13 hours and 12 minutes.

Travel time by car

The distance between Belize and Panama is 1,392 miles or 2,240 kilometres. The distance between Panama City, Panama and Belize City, Belize is 1,472 miles or 2,369 kilometres.

The travel time by car from Belize to Panama is approximately 33 hours and 4 minutes. However, this is a very long drive to complete non-stop, so it is recommended to break up the journey with stops along the way.

One suggested itinerary for a road trip from Belize City to Panama City includes the following stops:

• San Pedro Sula (1-hour stop)
• Tegucigalpa (1-hour stop)
• Managua (overnight stop)
• Tamarindo (1-hour stop)
• San Jose (overnight stop)
• Corcovado National Park (1-hour stop)
• Playa Santa Clara (1-hour stop)

The total estimated travel time for this itinerary is 29.5 hours on the road, plus two overnights.

Another suggested itinerary for a road trip from Panama City to Belize City includes the following stops:

• Corcovado National Park (overnight stop)
• San Jose (1-hour stop)
• San Juan del Sur (overnight stop)
• Matagalpa (1-hour stop)
• Tegucigalpa (overnight stop)
• Livingston (1-hour stop)
• San Ignacio (1-hour stop)

The total estimated travel time for this itinerary is 30.5 hours on the road, plus three overnights.

Travel time by bus

The bus journey from Panama to Belize is a lengthy one, taking around 2 days and 4 hours. This is the cheapest way to travel between the two countries, costing between $240 and $340.

The route from Panama City to Belize City involves taking a bus from Panama Albrook to Changuinola, then another bus from Sixaola to San Jose. From there, you can take a bus to El Salvador, and then on to Belize City. This route is serviced by a number of transport companies, including Autotransportes MEPE, Autotransportes Mepe, Transporte Panamá Chiriqui Frontera, and Cristóbal Colón Autobuses.

An alternative route is to take a bus from Panama City to Frontera, then a shuttle bus to San José, and from there, take a bus to El Salvador, and then on to Belize City. This route takes slightly longer, at 2 days and 7 hours.

A third option is to take a bus from La Chorrera to San Jose, then another bus from San José to El Salvador, and finally, a bus from San Salvador to Belize City. This route takes around 2 days and 4 hours.

Travel time by ferry

To travel from Belize City to Panama City by ferry, there are a few different routes you can take. Here are some options:

Option 1: Belize City to Puerto Cortés to San Pedro Sula

• Take the ferry from Belize City to Puerto Cortés.
• Take a taxi from Puerto Cortés to San Pedro Sula.
• Fly from San Pedro Sula to Panama City.

The total travel time for this option is approximately 13 hours and 12 minutes.

Option 2: Belize City to Dangriga

• Take the ferry from Belize City to Dangriga.
• Fly from Dangriga to Panama City.

The total travel time for this option is approximately 10 hours and 46 minutes.

Option 3: Belize City to Puerto Cortés to Tegucigalpa to San José to Panama

• Take the ferry from Belize City to Puerto Cortés.
• Take a taxi from Puerto Cortés to San Pedro Sula.
• Take the bus from San Pedro Sula to Tegucigalpa.
• Take the bus from Tegucigalpa to San José.
• Take the bus from San José to Panama.

The total travel time for this option is approximately 46 hours and 3 minutes.

Option 4: Belize City to Puerto Cortés to San Salvador to San José to Panama

• Take the ferry from Belize City to Puerto Cortés.
• Take the bus from San Pedro Sula to Managua.
• Take the bus from Managua to San José.
• Take the bus from San José to Panama.

The total travel time for this option is approximately 47 hours and 30 minutes.

Please note that the travel times provided are estimates and may vary depending on factors such as weather conditions, traffic, and wait times for connections. Additionally, there may be other ferry and transport options available that were not listed on the sources I found. It is always a good idea to check for the most up-to-date information when planning your travel.

Travel time by shuttle

The distance between Belize and Panama City is 773 miles, and the road distance is 1,460 miles. The best way to get from Panama City to Belize by shuttle is to also take a bus. This journey will take 2 days and 16 hours, and cost $230-$280.

Step 1:

Take a shuttle from Belize City to Melchor de Mencos.

Step 2:

Take a shuttle from Melchor de Mencos to Flores.

Step 3:

Take a shuttle from Flores to Guatemala City.

Step 4:

Take a bus from Guatemala City to San José.

Step 5:

Take a bus from San José to Panama City.

Alternatively, you can take a bus and shuttle via Managua. This journey will take 2 days and 7 hours, and the step-by-step guide is as follows:

Step 1:

Take the bus from Albrook in Panama City to Frontera.

Step 2:

Take a shuttle bus from Paso Canoas to San José.

Step 3:

Take the bus from San José to Managua.

Step 4:

Take the bus from Managua to San Salvador.

Step 5:

Take the bus from San Salvador to Guatemala Zona 1.

Step 6:

Take a shuttle bus from Guatemala City to Belize City.

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