Kingston to Guantánamo flights
Guantánamo lies 291 km (181 mi) north-east of Kingston, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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.
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| Kingston | Guantánamo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Jamaica | Cuba |
| Population | 937,700 | 272,801 |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Jamaica) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
| Nearest large airport | KIN, 7 km out | SCU, 68 km out |
Clocks in Guantánamo are 1 h ahead of Kingston right now, so a 1 h 7 min journey lands 2 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Guantánamo
Crossing from Jamaica into Cuba: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (CUP); traffic switches to the right; the dialling code becomes +53; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
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 Guantánamo
Guantánamo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU), 68 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 13,130-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Gustavo Rizo Airport (BCA, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Maceo International Airport | SCU | 68 km (42 mi) | 13,130 ft | 249 ft |
| Gustavo Rizo Airport (regional) | BCA | 77 km (48 mi) | 6,070 ft | 26 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Guantánamo from Kingston?
291 km (181 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kingston.
How long does it take to get from Kingston to Guantánamo by air?
About 1 h 7 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 Guantánamo?
Guantánamo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Havana against America/Jamaica).
Which airports are used for Kingston to Guantánamo flights?
Typically Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU); Guantánamo also has BCA.
What currency do I need in Guantánamo?
The Peso (CUP).
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.