Havana to Cienfuegos flights
Cienfuegos lies 227 km (141 mi) south-east of Havana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 2 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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| Havana | Cienfuegos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cuba | Cuba |
| Population | 2.2 million | 186,644 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Havana) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
| Nearest large airport | HAV, 16 km out | SNU, 65 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Abel Santamaria International Airport (SNU), 65 km (40 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,898 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Jaime Gonzalez Airport (CFG, 4 km), Alberto Delgado Airport (TND, 61 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abel Santamaria International Airport | SNU | 65 km (40 mi) | 9,898 ft | 338 ft |
| Jaime Gonzalez Airport (regional) | CFG | 4 km (2 mi) | 7,874 ft | 102 ft |
| Alberto Delgado Airport (regional) | TND | 61 km (38 mi) | 5,909 ft | 125 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cienfuegos from Havana?
227 km (141 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Havana.
How long does it take to get from Havana to Cienfuegos by air?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Havana and Cienfuegos?
No, both are on America/Havana at the moment.
Which airports are used for Havana to Cienfuegos flights?
Typically José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Abel Santamaria International Airport (SNU); Cienfuegos also has CFG, TND.
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.