AMM
Amman
Jordan
16,502 km
10,254 miles
GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
Distance
16,502 km
10,254 mi / 8,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Amman
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AMM GIS
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Gisborne Airport
IATA Code AMM GIS
ICAO Code OJAI NZGS
City Amman Gisborne
Country Jordan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,395 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -38.660000, 177.980000

Amman (AMM) to Gisborne (GIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand is 16,502 kilometers (10,254 miles / 8,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:08 in Amman, it's 07:08 in Gisborne. With a 10-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 2,380 feet between the two airports. Gisborne Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Gisborne (GIS) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Gisborne Airport (GIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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