Distance From Sangster International Airport to Riga International Airport, MBJ - RIX Distance

The distance from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 5585 miles or 8988 kilometers or 4850 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Montego Bay ( Jamaica ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Montego Bay and Riga takes around 12 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, Jamaica to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 12 hours 50 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MBJ - RIX

Kilometers		8988 km
Statute Miles		5585 miles
Nautical Miles		4850 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 50 minutes

Sangster International Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - MBJ to RIX Flight Path

Location of Sangster International Airport & Riga International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Montego Bay to Riga nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Montego Bay, Jamaica and Riga, Latvia. .

Nonstop flight route between Montego Bay, Jamaica and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MBJ - RIX

Time difference between Montego Bay (Jamaica) and Riga (Latvia) is 8 Hours.
Riga time is 8 Hours ahead of Montego Bay.

Location	Local Time
Montego Bay (Jamaica)	2026-08-04, 12:20:53 EST
Riga (Latvia)	2026-08-04, 20:20:53 EEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Sangster International Airport (MBJ / MKJS) Montego Bay, Jamaica

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia