Natural Wonder · Kingston, Jamaica
Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains are the longest mountain range in Jamaica.
Photo: Matthew.kowal via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Kingston, Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Elevation | Elevation: 2256 m |
| Coordinates | 18.1000° N, 76.6667° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Blue Mountains is known for
The Blue Mountains are the longest mountain range in Jamaica.
About Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains are the longest mountain range in Jamaica. They include the island's highest point, Blue Mountain Peak, at 2,256 m (7,402 ft). From the summit, accessible via a walking track, both the north and south coasts of the island can be seen.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Ken Jones Airport (POT) |
| Distance from the airport | 10.9 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) · Kingston, Jamaica · 13.9 miles away
- Sangster International Airport (MBJ) · Montego Bay, Jamaica · 86.4 miles away
- Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) · Santiago, Cuba · 140.4 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blue Mountains?
The Blue Mountains are the longest mountain range in Jamaica.
Where is Blue Mountains located?
Blue Mountains is in Kingston, Jamaica. Its coordinates are 18.1000° N, 76.6667° W.
How do I get to Blue Mountains?
The nearest town is Kingston, and the nearest airport is Ken Jones Airport (POT), about 10.9 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Mountains_(Jamaica) — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q885808 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.