KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
17,652 km
10,968 miles
MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Distance
17,652 km
10,968 mi / 9,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

KUL MBJ
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sangster International Airport
IATA Code KUL MBJ
ICAO Code WMKK MKJS
City Kuala Lumpur Montego Bay
Country Malaysia Jamaica
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Jamaica
Elevation 69 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 18.500000, -77.910000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Montego Bay (MBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica is 17,652 kilometers (10,968 miles / 9,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Malaysia 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 17:23 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 04:23 in Montego Bay. With a 13-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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 1° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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