AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,742 km
7,918 miles
MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Distance
12,742 km
7,918 mi / 6,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
85°
east

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AKL MBJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sangster International Airport
IATA Code AKL MBJ
ICAO Code NZAA MKJS
City Auckland Montego Bay
Country New Zealand Jamaica
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Jamaica
Elevation 23 ft 4 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 18.500000, -77.910000

Auckland (AKL) to Montego Bay (MBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica is 12,742 kilometers (7,918 miles / 6,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 New Zealand with Jamaica. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:50 in Auckland, it's 23:50 in Montego Bay. 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 Montego Bay (MBJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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