Flights to Dessalines
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Dessalines is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP), 61 km (38 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,701 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Haitien International Airport | CAP | 61 km (38 mi) | 8,701 ft | 10 ft |
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | PAP | 79 km (49 mi) | 9,974 ft | 122 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,701 ft, CAP handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 10 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Dessalines
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessalines to Caracas | Venezuela | 1,148 km (713 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Dessalines to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 290 km (180 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Dessalines to Havana | Cuba | 1,109 km (689 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Dessalines to Medellín | Colombia | 1,485 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Dessalines to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 963 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Dessalines to Valencia | Venezuela | 1,122 km (697 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Dessalines to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 1,078 km (670 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Dessalines to Barranquilla | Colombia | 954 km (593 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Dessalines to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 193 km (120 mi) | about 1 h |
| Dessalines to Kingston | Jamaica | 472 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Dessalines to Cartagena | Colombia | 1,036 km (644 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Dessalines to Barcelona | Venezuela | 1,318 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Dessalines to Cúcuta | Colombia | 1,263 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Dessalines to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 278 km (173 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Dessalines to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 294 km (183 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Dessalines to Maturín | Venezuela | 1,458 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Dessalines to Bucaramanga | Colombia | 1,351 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Dessalines to Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | 356 km (221 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Dessalines to Santa Marta | Colombia | 910 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Dessalines to Montería | Colombia | 1,224 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Dessalines to Valledupar | Colombia | 981 km (610 mi) | about 2 h |
| Dessalines to Miami | United States | 1,070 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Dessalines to Shanghai | China | 14,207 km (8,828 mi) | about 18 h 58 min |
| Dessalines to Chongqing | China | 14,585 km (9,063 mi) | about 19 h 27 min |
| Dessalines to Chengdu | China | 14,451 km (8,980 mi) | about 19 h 17 min |
| Dessalines to Guangzhou | China | 15,261 km (9,483 mi) | about 20 h 19 min |
| Dessalines to Shenzhen | China | 15,312 km (9,514 mi) | about 20 h 23 min |
| Dessalines to Lagos | Nigeria | 8,296 km (5,155 mi) | about 11 h 23 min |
| Dessalines to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 16,669 km (10,357 mi) | about 22 h 7 min |
| Dessalines to Wuhan | China | 14,425 km (8,963 mi) | about 19 h 15 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Dessalines?
Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP) is the closest large airport at 61 km (38 mi). The others, PAP, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CAP from Dessalines city centre?
61 km (38 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Dessalines on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.