AMM
Amman
Jordan
9,238 km
5,740 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
9,238 km
5,740 mi / 4,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Amman
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM EWR
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code AMM EWR
ICAO Code OJAI KEWR
City Amman Newark
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/New_York
Elevation 2,395 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 40.690000, -74.170000

Amman (AMM) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 9,238 kilometers (5,740 miles / 4,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 13:40 in Amman, it's 05:40 in Newark. With a 8-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 2,378 feet between the two airports. Newark Liberty International Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Newark (EWR) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 54° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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