Cap-Haïtien to Kingston flights
Kingston lies 522 km (324 mi) west of Cap-Haïtien, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 25 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cap-Haïtien | Kingston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Haiti | Jamaica |
| Population | 134,815 | 937,700 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Port-au-Prince) | UTC-5 (America/Jamaica) |
| Nearest large airport | CAP, 4 km out | KIN, 7 km out |
Clocks in Kingston are 1 h behind Cap-Haïtien right now, so a 1 h 25 min journey lands only 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kingston
Crossing from Haiti into Jamaica: money changes from the Gourde to the Dollar (JMD); traffic switches to the left; the dialling code becomes ++1-876; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cap-Haïtien
Cap-Haïtien is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,701 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Kingston
Kingston is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Norman Manley International Airport (KIN), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,900 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tinson Pen Airport (KTP, 3 km), Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ, 49 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Manley International Airport | KIN | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,900 ft | 10 ft |
| Tinson Pen Airport (regional) | KTP | 3 km (2 mi) | 4,300 ft | 16 ft |
| Ian Fleming International Airport (regional) | OCJ | 49 km (30 mi) | 4,769 ft | 90 ft |
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Staying in Kingston
Our booking partner lists 513 places to stay in Kingston. Of the 336 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (237), and 4 are five-star. Across 39 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 15,825 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kingston from Cap-Haïtien?
522 km (324 mi) in a straight line, west of Cap-Haïtien.
How long does it take to get from Cap-Haïtien to Kingston by air?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cap-Haïtien and Kingston?
Kingston is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Jamaica against America/Port-au-Prince).
Which airports are used for Cap-Haïtien to Kingston flights?
Typically Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN); Kingston also has KTP, OCJ.
What currency do I need in Kingston?
The Dollar (JMD).
Where can I stay in Kingston?
Our booking partner lists 513 places to stay in Kingston, bookable on this site.
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.