Distance From Ladysmith Airport to Norman Manley International Airport, LAY - KIN Distance

The distance from Ladysmith Airport (LAY) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) is 7784 miles or 12526 kilometers or 6759 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ladysmith ( South Africa ) to Kingston ( Jamaica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ladysmith and Kingston takes around 17 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ladysmith Airport, Ladysmith, South Africa to Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston, Jamaica is 17 hours 53 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LAY - KIN

Kilometers		12526 km
Statute Miles		7784 miles
Nautical Miles		6759 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 53 minutes

Ladysmith Airport to Norman Manley International Airport Flight Route Map - LAY to KIN Flight Path

Location of Ladysmith Airport & Norman Manley International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ladysmith to Kingston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ladysmith, South Africa and Kingston, Jamaica. .

Nonstop flight route between Ladysmith, South Africa and Kingston, Jamaica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAY - KIN

Time difference between Ladysmith (South Africa) and Kingston (Jamaica) is 7 Hours.
Kingston time is 7 Hours behind Ladysmith.

Location	Local Time
Ladysmith (South Africa)	2026-03-19, 06:33:50 SAST
Kingston (Jamaica)	2026-03-18, 23:33:50 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ladysmith Airport (LAY / FALY) Ladysmith, South Africa

Destination

Norman Manley International Airport (KIN / MKJP) Kingston, Jamaica