IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,933 km
6,172 miles
KIN
Kingston
Jamaica
Distance
9,933 km
6,172 mi / 5,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
294°
west northwest

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IST KIN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Norman Manley International Airport
IATA Code IST KIN
ICAO Code LTFM MKJP
City Istanbul Kingston
Country Turkey Jamaica
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Jamaica
Elevation 325 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 17.940000, -76.790000

Istanbul (IST) to Kingston (KIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston, Jamaica is 9,933 kilometers (6,172 miles / 5,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Turkey 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 00:46 in Istanbul, it's 16:46 in Kingston. With a 8-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 Kingston (KIN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 46° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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