Mérida to Spanish Town flights
Spanish Town lies 1,368 km (850 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 30 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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| Mérida | Spanish Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Jamaica |
| Population | 1.2 million | 145,018 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Jamaica) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | KIN, 19 km out |
Clocks in Spanish Town are 1 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands 3 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Spanish Town
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 Spanish Town
Spanish Town is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Norman Manley International Airport (KIN), 19 km (12 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, 14 km), Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ, 46 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Manley International Airport | KIN | 19 km (12 mi) | 8,900 ft | 10 ft |
| Tinson Pen Airport (regional) | KTP | 14 km (9 mi) | 4,300 ft | 16 ft |
| Ian Fleming International Airport (regional) | OCJ | 46 km (29 mi) | 4,769 ft | 90 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Spanish Town from Mérida?
1,368 km (850 mi) in a straight line, east of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Spanish Town by air?
About 2 h 30 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 Spanish Town?
Spanish Town is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Jamaica against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Spanish Town flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN); Spanish Town also has KTP, OCJ.
What currency do I need in Spanish Town?
The Dollar (JMD).
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.