MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
8,988 km
5,585 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,988 km
5,585 mi / 4,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Jamaica
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MBJ RIX
Airport Name Sangster International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code MBJ RIX
ICAO Code MKJS EVRA
City Montego Bay Riga
Country Jamaica Latvia
Timezone America/Jamaica Europe/Riga
Elevation 4 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 18.500000, -77.910000 56.920000, 23.970000

Montego Bay (MBJ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,988 kilometers (5,585 miles / 4,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:15 in Montego Bay, it's 02:15 in Riga. 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.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Montego Bay (MBJ) follows a heading of 290° (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 Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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