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MBJ to BYM: distance & flight time
Montego Bay (Sangster International Airport) → Bayamo (Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport)
156 mi
250 km · 135 nm
53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
156 miles nonstop takes roughly 53m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MBJ — Sangster International Airport · Montego Bay, Jamaica
- BYM — Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport · Bayamo, Cuba
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MBJ
- NEG · Negril Airport30 mi away
- OCJ · Boscobel Aerodrome62 mi away
- KTP · Tinson Pen Airport80 mi away
- KIN · Norman Manley International Airport84 mi away
Near BYM
- MZO · Sierra Maestra Airport31 mi away
- HOG · Frank Pais International Airport33 mi away
- VTU · Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport46 mi away
- SCU · Antonio Maceo International Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MBJ from BYM?
The flight distance from Montego Bay (MBJ) to Bayamo (BYM) is 156 miles (250 km, 135 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MBJ to BYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 53m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MBJ to BYM?
Nonstop service on MBJ–BYM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 53m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Montego Bay and Bayamo?
Bayamo is 1 hour ahead of Montego Bay.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MBJ to BYM?
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Why are some MBJ to BYM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MBJ–BYM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.