Mérida to Kingston flights
Kingston lies 1,384 km (860 mi) east of Mérida, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 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.
| Mérida | Kingston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Jamaica |
| Population | 1.2 million | 937,700 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Jamaica) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | KIN, 7 km out |
Clocks in Kingston are 1 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands 3 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kingston
Crossing from Mexico into Jamaica: money changes from the Peso 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 Mérida
Mérida is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body 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 Mérida?
1,384 km (860 mi) in a straight line, east of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Kingston by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Kingston?
Kingston is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Jamaica against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Kingston flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.