Managua to Portmore flights
Portmore lies 1,196 km (743 mi) north-east of Managua, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 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.
| Managua | Portmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua | Jamaica |
| Population | 973,087 | 102,861 |
| Elevation | 108 m (354 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Managua) | UTC-5 (America/Jamaica) |
| Nearest large airport | MGA, 9 km out | KIN, 11 km out |
Clocks in Portmore are 1 h ahead of Managua right now, so a 2 h 17 min journey lands 3 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Portmore
Crossing from Nicaragua into Jamaica: money changes from the Cordoba to the Dollar (JMD); traffic switches to the left; 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 Managua
Managua is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,012 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul 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 |
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Common questions
How far is Portmore from Managua?
1,196 km (743 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Managua.
How long does it take to get from Managua to Portmore by air?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Managua and Portmore?
Portmore is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Jamaica against America/Managua).
Which airports are used for Managua to Portmore flights?
Typically Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) 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.