AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,237 km
7,604 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
12,237 km
7,604 mi / 6,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Amman
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM LAX
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code AMM LAX
ICAO Code OJAI KLAX
City Amman Los Angeles
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,395 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 33.940000, -118.410000

Amman (AMM) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 12,237 kilometers (7,604 miles / 6,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 08:46 in Amman, it's 21:46 in Los Angeles. With a 11-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 2,267 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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