JFK to KIN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) is 2,541 km (1,579 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 40m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (KIN to JFK).
How far is it from New York to Kingston?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) is 2,541 km (1,579 mi, 1,372 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from JFK to KIN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KIN is roughly south of JFK.
How is the JFK to KIN route written in code?
The pair is written JFK-KIN in IATA codes and KJFK-MKJP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK), Norman Manley International Airport is KIN (MKJP).
| JFK | KIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Norman Manley International Airport |
| ICAO code | KJFK | MKJP |
| Country | United States | Jamaica |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 10 ft |
| Rank by connections | #9 | #467 |
KJFK starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; MKJP starts with M, the prefix for Central America and the Caribbean. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 3 ft (1 m) of each other.
Airlines flying JFK to KIN
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
| BW | Caribbean Airlines | BWA | Caribbean Airlines | Active |
| OJ | Overland Airways | OLA | Overland | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is New York from Kingston?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) are 2,541 km (1,579 mi, 1,372 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to KIN?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and KIN takes about 3h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KIN from JFK?
Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) lies roughly south of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to KIN?
3 airlines appear on the JFK-KIN route in the open dataset, including JetBlue Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Overland Airways.
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