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How long is the flight from New York to Montego Bay?

JFKNew York
MBJMontego Bay
Flight Time
3 h 16 min
Distance
2,496km

1,551 miles

Departure
09:07
Arrival
11:24
From

JFKNew York

John F Kennedy International Airport

Departure 09:07 · America/New_York

To

MBJMontego Bay

Sangster International Airport

Arrival 11:24 · America/Jamaica

Route Details

The flight from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay covers a distance of approximately 2,496 kilometers (1,551 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 3 h 16 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/New_York
Arrival Time Zone
America/Jamaica

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from New York to Montego Bay?

A direct flight from New York to Montego Bay takes around 3 h 16 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from New York to Montego Bay?

The distance from New York to Montego Bay is about 2,496 kilometers (1,551 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from New York to Montego Bay?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 3 h 16 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Montego Bay to New York.