AMM
Amman
Jordan
10,374 km
6,446 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,374 km
6,446 mi / 5,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Amman
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AMM GIG
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AMM GIG
ICAO Code OJAI SBGL
City Amman Rio De Janeiro
Country Jordan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,395 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Amman (AMM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,374 kilometers (6,446 miles / 5,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:08 in Amman, it's 04:08 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6-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 2,367 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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