AMM
Amman
Jordan
8,907 km
5,535 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
8,907 km
5,535 mi / 4,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Amman
Heading
48°
northeast

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AMM MSJ
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code AMM MSJ
ICAO Code OJAI RJSM
City Amman Misawa
Country Jordan Japan
Timezone Asia/Amman Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,395 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 40.700000, 141.370000

Amman (AMM) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 8,907 kilometers (5,535 miles / 4,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Jordan with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:42 in Amman, it's 03:42 in Misawa. With a 6-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 2,276 feet between the two airports. Misawa Air Base sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Misawa (MSJ) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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