IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,893 km
6,147 miles
POT
Ken Jones
Jamaica
Distance
9,893 km
6,147 mi / 5,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IST POT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Ken Jones Airport
IATA Code IST POT
ICAO Code LTFM MKKJ
City Istanbul Ken Jones
Country Turkey Jamaica
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Jamaica
Elevation 325 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 18.200000, -76.530000

Istanbul (IST) to Ken Jones (POT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Ken Jones Airport (POT) in Ken Jones, Jamaica is 9,893 kilometers (6,147 miles / 5,342 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 00:41 in Istanbul, it's 16:41 in Ken Jones. 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 Ken Jones (POT) 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 Ken Jones Airport (POT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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