Flights to George Town
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
George Town is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,867 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Roberts International Airport | GCM | 2 km (1 mi) | 7,867 ft | 8 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,867 ft, GCM handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 8 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from George Town
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Town to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 1,211 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| George Town to Havana | Cuba | 440 km (274 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| George Town to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 1,422 km (883 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| George Town to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 954 km (593 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| George Town to Barranquilla | Colombia | 1,164 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| George Town to Mérida | Mexico | 881 km (548 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| George Town to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 1,121 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| George Town to Jacksonville | United States | 1,229 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| George Town to Guatemala City | Guatemala | 1,100 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| George Town to Managua | Nicaragua | 951 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| George Town to Kingston | Jamaica | 503 km (313 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| George Town to Cartagena | Colombia | 1,173 km (729 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| George Town to Cancún | Mexico | 608 km (378 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| George Town to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 849 km (527 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| George Town to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 821 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| George Town to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 1,200 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| George Town to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 1,216 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| George Town to Villa Nueva | Guatemala | 1,113 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| George Town to Tuxtla | Mexico | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| George Town to Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | 587 km (365 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| George Town to San Salvador | El Salvador | 1,039 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| George Town to Carrefour | Haiti | 948 km (589 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| George Town to Shanghai | China | 13,893 km (8,632 mi) | about 18 h 34 min |
| George Town to Chongqing | China | 14,517 km (9,021 mi) | about 19 h 22 min |
| George Town to Chengdu | China | 14,430 km (8,966 mi) | about 19 h 15 min |
| George Town to Guangzhou | China | 15,040 km (9,345 mi) | about 20 h 2 min |
| George Town to Shenzhen | China | 15,070 km (9,364 mi) | about 20 h 4 min |
| George Town to Lagos | Nigeria | 9,224 km (5,732 mi) | about 12 h 35 min |
| George Town to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 16,554 km (10,286 mi) | about 21 h 58 min |
| George Town to Wuhan | China | 14,223 km (8,838 mi) | about 18 h 59 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for George Town?
Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) is the closest large airport at 2 km (1 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is GCM from George Town city centre?
2 km (1 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to George Town on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.