One hundred and fourteen point nine nautical miles from the southern tip of Belize to the mainland point of the Honduran archipelago. And with it the four gateways out of Toledo are complete, as they already were from Placencia. Quoted per aircraft on request.
Route facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Origin | Punta Gorda (PND / MZPG) |
| Destination | Golosón (LCE / MHLC), La Ceiba |
| Distance | 114.9 NM · 213 km |
| International | Yes |
| Departure runway | 723 m, asphalt |
| Price | Quoted per aircraft on request |
The four gateways out of Toledo
| Destination from Punta Gorda | Distance | What it solves |
|---|---|---|
| San Pedro Sula | 64.3 NM | Leaving the country |
| Utila | 111.2 NM | Diving direct |
| La Ceiba | 114.9 NM | Entering the archipelago by land |
| Roatán | 132.4 NM | Reaching the big island |
It is the same order as from Placencia, with the distances shifted up. The logic of the choice does not change for departing fifty kilometres further south.
La Ceiba remains the flexibility option: from there, Utila is 22.3 nautical miles away and Roatán 39.4, with ferry and scheduled flights to both.
The specific aircraft is assigned on confirmation, based on passenger count, baggage and the destination field.
And the runway is still at the departure end
As on Punta Gorda–Utila: La Ceiba does not restrict, Punta Gorda does. Seven hundred and twenty-three metres with an approach over water, limiting how many people fit. The specific aircraft is assigned on confirmation, based on passenger count, baggage and the destination field.
And with the dive baggage this corridor carries, that matters before the distance does.
Placencia is 36.6 nautical miles from Punta Gorda and 99.3 from La Ceiba. With a group, departing from there avoids the restriction and shortens the international leg by fifteen nautical miles.
It is the same recommendation as on the Utila route. From Toledo, with a group, the answer is almost always to go up to the peninsula.
A coincidence worth remembering
Punta Gorda–San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba–San Pedro Sula measure the same: 64.3 nautical miles.
It means nothing operationally, but it gives a useful reference: from either end of the corridor, leaving the country via San Pedro Sula costs the same in air.
It crosses a border and carries the interval
An international flight between Belize and Honduras, with deadlines of its own. Departure and entry formalities vary by country and need lead time; we coordinate them with every passenger’s details.
And the interval between the last dive and flying appears right at the transfer. The interval between your last dive and the flight is the one your dive centre specifies.
The crossing day is not a dive day on either side. Fix it before the accommodation.
Frequently asked questions
Why arrive via La Ceiba?
Because it is the archipelago's mainland point: Utila 22.3 nautical miles away and Roatán 39.4, with ferry and scheduled flights to both.
Does the order change compared with Placencia?
No. It is the same order with the distances shifted up. The logic does not change for departing fifty kilometres further south.
What limits this route?
The departure runway. La Ceiba does not restrict; Punta Gorda does, with 723 metres and an approach over water. The specific aircraft is assigned on confirmation, based on passenger count, baggage and the destination field.
Is it better to depart from Placencia?
With a group, yes: it is 36.6 nautical miles away and shortens the international leg by fifteen.
Is it true two legs measure the same?
Yes: Punta Gorda–San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba–San Pedro Sula are both 64.3 nautical miles.
When should I fix the crossing date?
Before the accommodation. That day is not a dive day on either side. The interval between your last dive and the flight is the one your dive centre specifies.