DFW to MBJ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is 2,489 km (1,546 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 35m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MBJ to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Montego Bay?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is 2,489 km (1,546 mi, 1,344 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DFW to MBJ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MBJ is roughly southeast of DFW.
How is the DFW to MBJ route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-MBJ in IATA codes and KDFW-MKJS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), Sangster International Airport is MBJ (MKJS).
| DFW | MBJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Sangster International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | MKJS |
| Country | United States | Jamaica |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 4 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #343 |
KDFW starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; MKJS starts with M, the prefix for Central America and the Caribbean. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MBJ sits 603 ft (184 m) lower than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to MBJ
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dallas-Fort Worth from Montego Bay?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) are 2,489 km (1,546 mi, 1,344 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to MBJ?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and MBJ takes about 3h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MBJ from DFW?
Sangster International Airport (MBJ) lies roughly southeast of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to MBJ?
2 airlines appear on the DFW-MBJ route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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