GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,083 km
5,023 miles
MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Distance
8,083 km
5,023 mi / 4,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
279°
west

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Airport Comparison

GVA MBJ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Sangster International Airport
IATA Code GVA MBJ
ICAO Code LSGG MKJS
City Geneva Montego Bay
Country Switzerland Jamaica
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Jamaica
Elevation 1,411 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 18.500000, -77.910000

Geneva (GVA) to Montego Bay (MBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica is 8,083 kilometers (5,023 miles / 4,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland 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 14:22 in Geneva, it's 07:22 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,407 feet between the two airports. Sangster International Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Montego Bay (MBJ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 46° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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