JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
11,731 km
7,290 miles
POT
Ken Jones
Jamaica
Distance
11,731 km
7,290 mi / 6,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JED POT
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Ken Jones Airport
IATA Code JED POT
ICAO Code OEJN MKKJ
City Jeddah Ken Jones
Country Saudi Arabia Jamaica
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Jamaica
Elevation 48 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 18.200000, -76.530000

Jeddah (JED) to Ken Jones (POT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Ken Jones Airport (POT) in Ken Jones, Jamaica is 11,731 kilometers (7,290 miles / 6,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 01:24 in Jeddah, it's 17:24 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 Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Ken Jones Airport (POT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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