Guantánamo to Havana flights
Havana lies 812 km (505 mi) north-west of Guantánamo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 47 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.
| Guantánamo | Havana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cuba | Cuba |
| Population | 272,801 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Havana) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
| Nearest large airport | SCU, 68 km out | HAV, 16 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Havana
Havana is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is José Martí International Airport (HAV), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martí International Airport | HAV | 16 km (10 mi) | 13,123 ft | 210 ft |
| Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport | VRA | 98 km (61 mi) | 11,490 ft | 210 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Havana from Guantánamo?
812 km (505 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Guantánamo.
How long does it take to get from Guantánamo to Havana by air?
About 1 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guantánamo and Havana?
No, both are on America/Havana at the moment.
Which airports are used for Guantánamo to Havana flights?
Typically Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) to José Martí International Airport (HAV); Havana also has VRA.
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.