Kingston to Belmopan flights
Belmopan lies 1,271 km (790 mi) west of Kingston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 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.
| Kingston | Belmopan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Jamaica | Belize |
| Population | 937,700 | 13,381 |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Jamaica) | UTC-6 (America/Belize) |
| Nearest large airport | KIN, 7 km out | BZE, 58 km out |
Clocks in Belmopan are 1 h behind Kingston right now, so a 2 h 23 min journey lands only 1 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Belmopan
Crossing from Jamaica into Belize: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (BZD); traffic switches to the right; sockets are BS 1363, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +501; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743491 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Belmopan
Belmopan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,678 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dangriga Airport (DGA, 64 km), Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport (TZA, 67 km), Placencia Airport (PLJ, 90 km), Caye Chapel Airport (CYC, 90 km), Caye Caulker Airport (CUK, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport | BZE | 58 km (36 mi) | 9,678 ft | 15 ft |
| Dangriga Airport (regional) | DGA | 64 km (40 mi) | — | 10 ft |
| Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport (regional) | TZA | 67 km (42 mi) | — | 8 ft |
| Placencia Airport (regional) | PLJ | 90 km (56 mi) | 2,133 ft | 3 ft |
| Caye Chapel Airport (regional) | CYC | 90 km (56 mi) | — | 3 ft |
| Caye Caulker Airport (regional) | CUK | 94 km (58 mi) | — | 2 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Belmopan from Kingston?
1,271 km (790 mi) in a straight line, west of Kingston.
How long does it take to get from Kingston to Belmopan by air?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kingston and Belmopan?
Belmopan is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Belize against America/Jamaica).
Which airports are used for Kingston to Belmopan flights?
Typically Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE); Belmopan also has DGA, TZA, PLJ, CYC, CUK.
What currency do I need in Belmopan?
The Dollar (BZD).
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.