Distance From Gakaba Airstrip to Norman Manley International Airport

The distance from Gakaba Airstrip () to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) is 1775 miles or 2856 kilometers or 1541 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gakaba ( Suriname ) to Kingston ( Jamaica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gakaba and Kingston takes around 4 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gakaba Airstrip, Gakaba, Suriname to Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston, Jamaica is 4 hours 4 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - KIN

Kilometers		2856 km
Statute Miles		1775 miles
Nautical Miles		1541 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 4 minutes

Gakaba Airstrip to Norman Manley International Airport Flight Route Map - to KIN Flight Path

Location of Gakaba Airstrip & Norman Manley International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gakaba to Kingston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gakaba, Suriname and Kingston, Jamaica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KIN

Time difference between Gakaba (Suriname) and Kingston (Jamaica) is 2 Hours.
Kingston time is 2 Hours behind Gakaba.

Location	Local Time
Gakaba (Suriname)	2026-06-18, 15:25:03 -03
Kingston (Jamaica)	2026-06-18, 13:25:03 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gakaba Airstrip ( / SMGA) Gakaba, Suriname

Destination

Norman Manley International Airport (KIN / MKJP) Kingston, Jamaica