MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
4,797 km
2,980 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
4,797 km
2,980 mi / 2,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Jamaica
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MBJ SFO
Airport Name Sangster International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MBJ SFO
ICAO Code MKJS KSFO
City Montego Bay San Francisco
Country Jamaica United States
Timezone America/Jamaica America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 18.500000, -77.910000 37.620000, -122.380000

Montego Bay (MBJ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 4,797 kilometers (2,980 miles / 2,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:17 in Montego Bay, it's 23:17 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Montego Bay (MBJ) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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