MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
5,275 km
3,278 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
5,275 km
3,278 mi / 2,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Jamaica
Heading
321°
northwest

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MBJ YVR
Airport Name Sangster International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code MBJ YVR
ICAO Code MKJS CYVR
City Montego Bay Richmond
Country Jamaica Canada
Timezone America/Jamaica America/Vancouver
Elevation 4 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 18.500000, -77.910000 49.190000, -123.180000

Montego Bay (MBJ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 5,275 kilometers (3,278 miles / 2,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:44 in Montego Bay, it's 01:44 in Richmond. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Montego Bay (MBJ) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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