AMM
Amman
Jordan
7,252 km
4,506 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
7,252 km
4,506 mi / 3,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Amman
Heading
188°
south

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AMM ELS
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code AMM ELS
ICAO Code OJAI FAEL
City Amman East London
Country Jordan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Amman Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,395 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Amman (AMM) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 7,252 kilometers (4,506 miles / 3,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 21:18 in Amman, it's 20:18 in East London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,960 feet between the two airports. Ben Schoeman Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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