MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
2,226 km
1,383 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
2,226 km
1,383 mi / 1,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Jamaica
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

MBJ MEX
Airport Name Sangster International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code MBJ MEX
ICAO Code MKJS MMMX
City Montego Bay Mexico City
Country Jamaica Mexico
Timezone America/Jamaica America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 18.500000, -77.910000 19.440000, -99.070000

Montego Bay (MBJ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 2,226 kilometers (1,383 miles / 1,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Jamaica with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:59 in Montego Bay, it's 02:59 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,312 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Sangster International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Montego Bay (MBJ) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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