Distance From Taft Kern County Airport to Norman Manley International Airport

The distance from Taft Kern County Airport () to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) is 2865 miles or 4610 kilometers or 2488 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 Taft ( United States ) to Kingston ( Jamaica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Taft and Kingston takes around 6 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Taft Kern County Airport, Taft, United States to Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston, Jamaica is 6 hours 35 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 • - KIN

Kilometers		4610 km
Statute Miles		2865 miles
Nautical Miles		2488 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 35 minutes

Taft Kern County Airport to Norman Manley International Airport Flight Route Map - to KIN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Taft, United States and Kingston, Jamaica. .

Nonstop flight route between Taft, United States and Kingston, Jamaica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KIN

Time difference between Taft (United States) and Kingston (Jamaica) is 3 Hours.
Kingston time is 3 Hours ahead of Taft.

Location	Local Time
Taft (United States)	2025-12-14, 09:01:39 PST
Kingston (Jamaica)	2025-12-14, 12:01:39 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

Taft Kern County Airport ( / KL17) Taft, United States

Destination

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