AMM
Amman
Jordan
10,189 km
6,331 miles
CMI
Champaign/Urbana
United States
Distance
10,189 km
6,331 mi / 5,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Amman
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM CMI
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport University Of Illinois/Willard Airport
IATA Code AMM CMI
ICAO Code OJAI KCMI
City Amman Champaign/Urbana
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Chicago
Elevation 2,395 ft 755 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 40.040000, -88.280000

Amman (AMM) to Champaign/Urbana (CMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to University Of Illinois/Willard Airport (CMI) in Champaign/Urbana, United States is 10,189 kilometers (6,331 miles / 5,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 05:17 in Amman, it's 20:17 in Champaign/Urbana. With a 9-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 1,640 feet between the two airports. University Of Illinois/Willard Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Champaign/Urbana (CMI) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). 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 University Of Illinois/Willard Airport (CMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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