JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,320 km
7,655 miles
POT
Ken Jones
Jamaica
Distance
12,320 km
7,655 mi / 6,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB POT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ken Jones Airport
IATA Code JNB POT
ICAO Code FAOR MKKJ
City Johannesburg Ken Jones
Country South Africa Jamaica
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Jamaica
Elevation 5,558 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 18.200000, -76.530000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ken Jones (POT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ken Jones Airport (POT) in Ken Jones, Jamaica is 12,320 kilometers (7,655 miles / 6,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 South Africa with Jamaica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:47 in Johannesburg, it's 17:47 in Ken Jones. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,538 feet between the two airports. Ken Jones Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ken Jones (POT) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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