JFK to MBJ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is 2,493 km (1,549 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 35m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (MBJ to JFK).
How far is it from New York to Montego Bay?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is 2,493 km (1,549 mi, 1,346 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 JFK 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 south of JFK.
How is the JFK to MBJ route written in code?
The pair is written JFK-MBJ in IATA codes and KJFK-MKJS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK), Sangster International Airport is MBJ (MKJS).
| JFK | MBJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Sangster International Airport |
| ICAO code | KJFK | MKJS |
| Country | United States | Jamaica |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 4 ft |
| Rank by connections | #9 | #343 |
KJFK 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.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 9 ft (3 m) of each other.
Airlines flying JFK to MBJ
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
| BW | Caribbean Airlines | BWA | Caribbean Airlines | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | 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 New York from Montego Bay?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) are 2,493 km (1,549 mi, 1,346 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to MBJ?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and MBJ takes about 3h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MBJ from JFK?
Sangster International Airport (MBJ) lies roughly south of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to MBJ?
3 airlines appear on the JFK-MBJ route in the open dataset, including JetBlue Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Delta Air Lines.
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