LAX
Los Angeles
United States
4,354 km
2,706 miles
MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Distance
4,354 km
2,706 mi / 2,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX MBJ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sangster International Airport
IATA Code LAX MBJ
ICAO Code KLAX MKJS
City Los Angeles Montego Bay
Country United States Jamaica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Jamaica
Elevation 128 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 18.500000, -77.910000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Montego Bay (MBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica is 4,354 kilometers (2,706 miles / 2,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 United States with Jamaica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:15 in Los Angeles, it's 02:15 in Montego Bay. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Montego Bay (MBJ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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