AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,103 km
7,521 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
12,103 km
7,521 mi / 6,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Amman
Heading
339°
north northwest

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AMM MIT
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code AMM MIT
ICAO Code OJAI KMIT
City Amman Shafter
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,395 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 35.510000, -119.190000

Amman (AMM) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 12,103 kilometers (7,521 miles / 6,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 20:17 in Amman, it's 09:17 in Shafter. 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 1,970 feet between the two airports. Shafter-Minter Field sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Shafter (MIT) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 22° (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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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