Lagos to Portmore flights
Portmore lies 8,762 km (5,445 mi) west of Lagos, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 59 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.
| Lagos | Portmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Jamaica |
| Population | 15.4 million | 102,861 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC-5 (America/Jamaica) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | KIN, 11 km out |
Clocks in Portmore are 6 h behind Lagos right now, so a 11 h 59 min journey lands only 5 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Portmore
Crossing from Nigeria into Jamaica: money changes from the Naira to the Dollar (JMD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; 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 Lagos
Lagos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Portmore
Portmore is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Norman Manley International Airport (KIN), 11 km (7 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, 7 km), Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ, 49 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Manley International Airport | KIN | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,900 ft | 10 ft |
| Tinson Pen Airport (regional) | KTP | 7 km (4 mi) | 4,300 ft | 16 ft |
| Ian Fleming International Airport (regional) | OCJ | 49 km (30 mi) | 4,769 ft | 90 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,762 km (5,445 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Portmore from Lagos?
8,762 km (5,445 mi) in a straight line, west of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Portmore by air?
About 11 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lagos and Portmore?
Portmore is 6 h behind at the moment (America/Jamaica against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Portmore flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN); Portmore also has KTP, OCJ.
What currency do I need in Portmore?
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.