ATH
Athens
Greece
9,743 km
6,054 miles
MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Distance
9,743 km
6,054 mi / 5,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
292°
west northwest

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ATH MBJ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Sangster International Airport
IATA Code ATH MBJ
ICAO Code LGAV MKJS
City Athens Montego Bay
Country Greece Jamaica
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Jamaica
Elevation 308 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 18.500000, -77.910000

Athens (ATH) to Montego Bay (MBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica is 9,743 kilometers (6,054 miles / 5,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:44 in Athens, it's 20:44 in Montego Bay. With a 7-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 Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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