Santo Domingo to Portmore flights
Portmore lies 741 km (460 mi) west of Santo Domingo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 42 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.
| Santo Domingo | Portmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Jamaica |
| Population | 2.2 million | 102,861 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-5 (America/Jamaica) |
| Nearest large airport | SDQ, 24 km out | KIN, 11 km out |
Clocks in Portmore are 1 h behind Santo Domingo right now, so a 1 h 42 min journey lands only 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Portmore
Crossing from Dominican Republic into Jamaica: money changes from the Peso 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 Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are La Isabela International Airport (JBQ, 15 km), Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS, 90 km).
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 Santo Domingo?
741 km (460 mi) in a straight line, west of Santo Domingo.
How long does it take to get from Santo Domingo to Portmore by air?
About 1 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santo Domingo and Portmore?
Portmore is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Jamaica against America/Santo_Domingo).
Which airports are used for Santo Domingo to Portmore flights?
Typically Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) 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.