Santiago de Cuba to Matanzas flights
Matanzas lies 684 km (425 mi) north-west of Santiago de Cuba, 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.
| Santiago de Cuba | Matanzas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cuba | Cuba |
| Population | 555,865 | 146,733 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Havana) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
| Nearest large airport | SCU, 6 km out | VRA, 15 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport | VRA | 15 km (9 mi) | 11,490 ft | 210 ft |
| José Martí International Airport | HAV | 85 km (53 mi) | 13,123 ft | 210 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Matanzas from Santiago de Cuba?
684 km (425 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Santiago de Cuba.
How long does it take to get from Santiago de Cuba to Matanzas 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 Santiago de Cuba and Matanzas?
No, both are on America/Havana at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santiago de Cuba to Matanzas flights?
Typically Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA); Matanzas also has HAV.
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.