Havana to North Charleston flights
North Charleston lies 1,106 km (688 mi) north of Havana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 10 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 | North Charleston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cuba | United States |
| Population | 2.2 million | 108,304 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Havana) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | HAV, 16 km out | CHS, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in North Charleston
Crossing from Cuba into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 North Charleston
North Charleston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Charleston International Airport (CHS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,001 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Hilton Head Airport (HHH, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston International Airport | CHS | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,001 ft | 46 ft |
| Hilton Head Airport (regional) | HHH | 97 km (60 mi) | 5,000 ft | 19 ft |
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Common questions
How far is North Charleston from Havana?
1,106 km (688 mi) in a straight line, north of Havana.
How long does it take to get from Havana to North Charleston by air?
About 2 h 10 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 North Charleston?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Havana to North Charleston flights?
Typically José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS); North Charleston also has HHH.
What currency do I need in North Charleston?
The Dollar (USD).
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.