POT
Ken Jones
Jamaica
12,872 km
7,998 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
12,872 km
7,998 mi / 6,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Jamaica
Heading
232°
southwest

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POT WLG
Airport Name Ken Jones Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code POT WLG
ICAO Code MKKJ NZWN
City Ken Jones Wellington
Country Jamaica New Zealand
Timezone America/Jamaica Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 20 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 18.200000, -76.530000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Ken Jones (POT) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ken Jones Airport (POT) in Ken Jones, Jamaica to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 12,872 kilometers (7,998 miles / 6,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 New Zealand. 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 19:24 in Ken Jones, it's 13:24 in Wellington. With a 18-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 Wellington (WLG) to Ken Jones (POT) follows a heading of 88° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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