AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,038 km
7,480 miles
LUF
Glendale
United States
Distance
12,038 km
7,480 mi / 6,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Amman
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM LUF
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Luke Afb Airport
IATA Code AMM LUF
ICAO Code OJAI KLUF
City Amman Glendale
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Phoenix
Elevation 2,395 ft 1,084 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 33.530000, -112.380000

Amman (AMM) to Glendale (LUF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Luke Afb Airport (LUF) in Glendale, United States is 12,038 kilometers (7,480 miles / 6,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 22:00 in Amman, it's 12:00 in Glendale. 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 1,311 feet between the two airports. Luke Afb Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Glendale (LUF) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 28° (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 Luke Afb Airport (LUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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