BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
16,458 km
10,226 miles
POT
Ken Jones
Jamaica
Distance
16,458 km
10,226 mi / 8,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

BKK POT
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Ken Jones Airport
IATA Code BKK POT
ICAO Code VTBS MKKJ
City Bangkok Ken Jones
Country Thailand Jamaica
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Jamaica
Elevation 5 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 18.200000, -76.530000

Bangkok (BKK) to Ken Jones (POT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Ken Jones Airport (POT) in Ken Jones, Jamaica is 16,458 kilometers (10,226 miles / 8,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Jamaica. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:32 in Bangkok, it's 17:32 in Ken Jones. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ken Jones (POT) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Ken Jones Airport (POT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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