CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,186 km
10,057 miles
POT
Ken Jones
Jamaica
Distance
16,186 km
10,057 mi / 8,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
318°
northwest

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CMB POT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ken Jones Airport
IATA Code CMB POT
ICAO Code VCBI MKKJ
City Colombo Ken Jones
Country Sri Lanka Jamaica
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Jamaica
Elevation 30 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 18.200000, -76.530000

Colombo (CMB) to Ken Jones (POT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ken Jones Airport (POT) in Ken Jones, Jamaica is 16,186 kilometers (10,057 miles / 8,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 08:22 in Colombo, it's 21:52 in Ken Jones. With a 10.5-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 Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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