San Juan to Basseterre flights
Basseterre lies 381 km (237 mi) east of San Juan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 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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| San Juan | Basseterre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Puerto Rico | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Population | 418,140 | 12,920 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Puerto_Rico) | UTC-4 (America/St_Kitts) |
| Nearest large airport | SJU, 11 km out | SKB, 2 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Basseterre
Crossing from Puerto Rico into Saint Kitts and Nevis: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (XCD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes ++1-869; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving San Juan
San Juan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG, 1 km), José Aponte de la Torre Airport (NRR, 55 km), Mercedita International Airport (PSE, 70 km), Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS, 74 km), Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX, 86 km).
Arriving in Basseterre
Basseterre is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,602 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are John A. Osborne Airport (MNI, 80 km), Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM, 92 km), Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV, 17 km), F. D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX, 35 km), Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB, 65 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport | SKB | 2 km (1 mi) | 7,602 ft | 170 ft |
| John A. Osborne Airport | MNI | 80 km (50 mi) | 1,968 ft | 550 ft |
| Princess Juliana International Airport | SXM | 92 km (57 mi) | 7,546 ft | 13 ft |
| Vance W. Amory International Airport (regional) | NEV | 17 km (11 mi) | 3,996 ft | 14 ft |
| F. D. Roosevelt Airport (regional) | EUX | 35 km (22 mi) | 4,265 ft | 129 ft |
| Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (regional) | SAB | 65 km (40 mi) | 1,312 ft | 60 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Basseterre from San Juan?
381 km (237 mi) in a straight line, east of San Juan.
How long does it take to get from San Juan to Basseterre by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Juan and Basseterre?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Juan to Basseterre flights?
Typically Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB); Basseterre also has MNI, SXM, NEV, EUX, SAB.
What currency do I need in Basseterre?
The Dollar (XCD).
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.