BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
16,434 km
10,211 miles
MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Distance
16,434 km
10,211 mi / 8,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
358°
north

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BKK MBJ
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Sangster International Airport
IATA Code BKK MBJ
ICAO Code VTBS MKJS
City Bangkok Montego Bay
Country Thailand Jamaica
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Jamaica
Elevation 5 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 18.500000, -77.910000

Bangkok (BKK) to Montego Bay (MBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica is 16,434 kilometers (10,211 miles / 8,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:05 in Bangkok, it's 22:05 in Montego Bay. With a 12-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 Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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