MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
12,758 km
7,928 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
12,758 km
7,928 mi / 6,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Jamaica
Heading
326°
north northwest

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MBJ NRT
Airport Name Sangster International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code MBJ NRT
ICAO Code MKJS RJAA
City Montego Bay Tokyo
Country Jamaica Japan
Timezone America/Jamaica Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 18.500000, -77.910000 35.760000, 140.390000

Montego Bay (MBJ) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 12,758 kilometers (7,928 miles / 6,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:01 in Montego Bay, it's 18:01 in Tokyo. With a 14-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 Tokyo (NRT) to Montego Bay (MBJ) follows a heading of 40° (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 Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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