MBJ to ORD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 2,776 km (1,725 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to MBJ).
How far is it from Montego Bay to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 2,776 km (1,725 mi, 1,499 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 MBJ to ORD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ORD is roughly north of MBJ.
How is the MBJ to ORD route written in code?
The pair is written MBJ-ORD in IATA codes and MKJS-KORD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Sangster International Airport is MBJ (MKJS), Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD).
| MBJ | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Sangster International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| ICAO code | MKJS | KORD |
| Country | Jamaica | United States |
| Elevation | 4 ft | 680 ft |
| Rank by connections | #343 | #2 |
MKJS starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KORD starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ORD sits 676 ft (206 m) higher than MBJ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MBJ to ORD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| F9 | Frontier Airlines | FFT | Frontier Flight | 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 Montego Bay from Chicago?
Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 2,776 km (1,725 mi, 1,499 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MBJ to ORD?
A typical nonstop flight between MBJ and ORD takes about 4h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ORD from MBJ?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly north of Sangster International Airport (MBJ).
Which airlines fly MBJ to ORD?
3 airlines appear on the MBJ-ORD route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, US Airways.
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