KIN
Kingston
Jamaica
4,929 km
3,063 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
4,929 km
3,063 mi / 2,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Jamaica
Heading
306°
northwest

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KIN SFO
Airport Name Norman Manley International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code KIN SFO
ICAO Code MKJP KSFO
City Kingston San Francisco
Country Jamaica United States
Timezone America/Jamaica America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 10 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 17.940000, -76.790000 37.620000, -122.380000

Kingston (KIN) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston, Jamaica to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 4,929 kilometers (3,063 miles / 2,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Jamaica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Kingston, it's 00:36 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Kingston (KIN) follows a heading of 103° (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 Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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