MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
8,243 km
5,122 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,243 km
5,122 mi / 4,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Jamaica
Heading
45°
northeast

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MBJ ZRH
Airport Name Sangster International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code MBJ ZRH
ICAO Code MKJS LSZH
City Montego Bay Zurich
Country Jamaica Switzerland
Timezone America/Jamaica Europe/Zurich
Elevation 4 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 18.500000, -77.910000 47.460000, 8.550000

Montego Bay (MBJ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,243 kilometers (5,122 miles / 4,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Switzerland. 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 03:05 in Montego Bay, it's 09:05 in Zurich. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,412 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Sangster International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Montego Bay (MBJ) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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