Matanzas to Santiago de Cuba flights
Santiago de Cuba lies 684 km (425 mi) south-east of Matanzas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 38 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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| Matanzas | Santiago de Cuba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cuba | Cuba |
| Population | 146,733 | 555,865 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Havana) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
| Nearest large airport | VRA, 15 km out | SCU, 6 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Matanzas
Matanzas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,490-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are José Martí International Airport (HAV, 85 km).
Arriving in Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 13,130-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Frank Pais International Airport (HOG, 99 km), Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (BYM, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Maceo International Airport | SCU | 6 km (4 mi) | 13,130 ft | 249 ft |
| Frank Pais International Airport | HOG | 99 km (62 mi) | 10,624 ft | 361 ft |
| Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (regional) | BYM | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,887 ft | 203 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Santiago de Cuba from Matanzas?
684 km (425 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Matanzas.
How long does it take to get from Matanzas to Santiago de Cuba by air?
About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Matanzas and Santiago de Cuba?
No, both are on America/Havana at the moment.
Which airports are used for Matanzas to Santiago de Cuba flights?
Typically Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) to Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU); Santiago de Cuba also has HOG, BYM.
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.