Distance From Southdowns Airport to Norman Manley International Airport, KIW - KIN Distance

The distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) is 7457 miles or 12001 kilometers or 6476 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 Kitwe ( Zambia ) to Kingston ( Jamaica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kitwe and Kingston takes around 17 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southdowns Airport, Kitwe, Zambia to Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston, Jamaica is 17 hours 8 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 • KIW - KIN

Kilometers		12001 km
Statute Miles		7457 miles
Nautical Miles		6476 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 8 minutes

Southdowns Airport to Norman Manley International Airport Flight Route Map - KIW to KIN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kitwe, Zambia and Kingston, Jamaica. .

Nonstop flight route between Kitwe, Zambia and Kingston, Jamaica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIW - KIN

Time difference between Kitwe (Zambia) and Kingston (Jamaica) is 7 Hours.
Kingston time is 7 Hours behind Kitwe.

Location	Local Time
Kitwe (Zambia)	2026-05-01, 06:51:48 CAT
Kingston (Jamaica)	2026-04-30, 23:51:48 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

Southdowns Airport (KIW / FLSO) Kitwe, Zambia

Destination

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