Ninety-six point one nautical miles to the international connection. It is Honduras's most requested departure leg, and the real question is not whether to fly but whether the direct or the stop suits better. Quoted per aircraft on request.
Route facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Origin | Juan Manuel Gálvez (RTB / MHRO), Roatán |
| Destination | Ramón Villeda Morales (SAP / MHLM) |
| Distance | 96.1 NM · 178 km |
| Price | Quoted per aircraft on request |
Direct or via La Ceiba
It is the decision this leg poses, and both options are legitimate.
| Option | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Direct | 96.1 NM | One |
| Via La Ceiba | 39.4 + 64.3 = 103.7 NM | Two |
Seven nautical miles of difference. As at Utila–Guanaja, distance does not decide: the number of links does.
The direct has one. The stop has two, with the coordination and waiting that implies — but also more schedule options, because the Roatán–La Ceiba leg is short and frequent.
The specific aircraft is assigned on confirmation, based on passenger count, baggage and the destination field.
When each one pays
The direct, if your international leaves with little margin. One link fewer is one place fewer to lose the day.
The stop, if you need a specific hour the direct does not cover. With two short legs there are more possible combinations.
And there is a third option worth knowing: there is scheduled service Roatán–San Pedro Sula. For two people with flexible dates, that is probably the answer.
The dive interval governs the day
It is the constraint this leg carries more than any other, because almost all Roatán traffic is diving.
There is a recommended interval between the last dive and flying. The interval between your last dive and the flight is the one your dive centre specifies.
On this leg it chains with everything else: last dive, interval, flight, wait at San Pedro Sula, international. Five links in one day, and we control only one.
It is planned backwards, from the transatlantic time. It is the same rule we apply at La Ceiba, here with one more link of margin because the flight is longer.
And where the trip should end
If your itinerary runs several islands, the final point decides the last day.
| Last point | To San Pedro Sula |
|---|---|
| La Ceiba | 64.3 NM |
| Utila | 72.1 NM |
| Roatán | 96.1 NM |
| Guanaja | 130.8 NM |
Roatán sits in the middle: not the nearest, but the one with the most service, and that often weighs more than the nautical miles.
Frequently asked questions
Direct or the La Ceiba stop?
The direct is 96.1 nautical miles; via La Ceiba, 103.7 in two legs. Seven of difference: the number of links decides, not the distance.
When does the stop pay?
If you need a specific hour the direct does not cover. With two short legs there are more possible combinations.
Is there scheduled service?
Yes, Roatán–San Pedro Sula. For two people with flexible dates, that is probably the answer.
How does diving affect it?
It chains with everything: interval, flight, wait, then the international. Five links in one day, and we control only one. The interval between your last dive and the flight is the one your dive centre specifies.
How is it planned?
Backwards, from the transatlantic time, not forwards from the last dive.
Where should an island trip end?
La Ceiba is 64.3 nautical miles away and Utila 72.1. Roatán is 96.1, but it has the most service.