AMM
Amman
Jordan
10,630 km
6,605 miles
MKC
Kansas City
United States
Distance
10,630 km
6,605 mi / 5,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Amman
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM MKC
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA Code AMM MKC
ICAO Code OJAI KMKC
City Amman Kansas City
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Chicago
Elevation 2,395 ft 757 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 39.120000, -94.590000

Amman (AMM) to Kansas City (MKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) in Kansas City, United States is 10,630 kilometers (6,605 miles / 5,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 15:55 in Amman, it's 06:55 in Kansas City. 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 1,638 feet between the two airports. Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Kansas City (MKC) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 40° (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 Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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