AMM
Amman
Jordan
9,136 km
5,677 miles
CIL
Council
United States
Distance
9,136 km
5,677 mi / 4,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Amman
Heading
north

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AMM CIL
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Council Airport
IATA Code AMM CIL
ICAO Code OJAI KK29
City Amman Council
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Nome
Elevation 2,395 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 64.900000, -163.700000

Amman (AMM) to Council (CIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Council Airport (CIL) in Council, United States is 9,136 kilometers (5,677 miles / 4,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Jordan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:44 in Amman, it's 11:44 in Council. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,295 feet between the two airports. Council Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Council (CIL) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Council Airport (CIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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