POT
Ken Jones
Jamaica
14,989 km
9,314 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,989 km
9,314 mi / 8,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Jamaica
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

POT SYD
Airport Name Ken Jones Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code POT SYD
ICAO Code MKKJ YSSY
City Ken Jones Sydney
Country Jamaica Australia
Timezone America/Jamaica Australia/Sydney
Elevation 20 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 18.200000, -76.530000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Ken Jones (POT) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ken Jones Airport (POT) in Ken Jones, Jamaica to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,989 kilometers (9,314 miles / 8,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:38 in Ken Jones, it's 07:38 in Sydney. With a 16-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 Sydney (SYD) to Ken Jones (POT) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ken Jones Airport (POT) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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