AMM
Amman
Jordan
14,306 km
8,889 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
14,306 km
8,889 mi / 7,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Amman
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AMM KUC
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code AMM KUC
ICAO Code OJAI NGKT
City Amman Kuria
Country Jordan Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 2,395 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 0.220000, 173.440000

Amman (AMM) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 14,306 kilometers (8,889 miles / 7,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Kiribati. 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 22:21 in Amman, it's 07:21 in Kuria. With a 9-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 2,395 feet between the two airports. Kuria Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Kuria (KUC) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). 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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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