OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
14,819 km
9,208 miles
POT
Ken Jones
Jamaica
Distance
14,819 km
9,208 mi / 8,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

OOL POT
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Ken Jones Airport
IATA Code OOL POT
ICAO Code YBCG MKKJ
City Gold Coast Ken Jones
Country Australia Jamaica
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Jamaica
Elevation 21 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 18.200000, -76.530000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Ken Jones (POT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Ken Jones Airport (POT) in Ken Jones, Jamaica is 14,819 kilometers (9,208 miles / 8,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:40 in Gold Coast, it's 18:40 in Ken Jones. With a 15-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 Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Ken Jones Airport (POT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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