Distance From La Garroba Airport to Norman Manley International Airport

The distance from La Garroba Airport () to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) is 734 miles or 1182 kilometers or 638 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 Upala ( Costa Rica ) to Kingston ( Jamaica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Upala and Kingston takes around 1 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Garroba Airport, Upala, Costa Rica to Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston, Jamaica is 1 hours 41 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		1182 km
Statute Miles		734 miles
Nautical Miles		638 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 41 minutes

La Garroba Airport to Norman Manley International Airport Flight Route Map - to KIN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Upala, Costa Rica and Kingston, Jamaica. .

Nonstop flight route between Upala, Costa Rica and Kingston, Jamaica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KIN

Time difference between Upala (Costa Rica) and Kingston (Jamaica) is 1 Hours.
Kingston time is 1 Hours ahead of Upala.

Location	Local Time
Upala (Costa Rica)	2026-05-23, 16:19:27 CST
Kingston (Jamaica)	2026-05-23, 17:19:27 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

La Garroba Airport ( / MRLG) Upala, Costa Rica

Destination

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