AMM
Amman
Jordan
7,527 km
4,677 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
7,527 km
4,677 mi / 4,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Amman
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AMM CPT
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AMM CPT
ICAO Code OJAI FACT
City Amman Cape Town
Country Jordan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Amman Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,395 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Amman (AMM) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 7,527 kilometers (4,677 miles / 4,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 Jordan with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:14 in Amman, it's 09:14 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,244 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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