AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,609 km
7,835 miles
NIS
Simberi Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,609 km
7,835 mi / 6,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Amman
Heading
78°
east northeast

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AMM NIS
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Simberi Airport
IATA Code AMM NIS
ICAO Code OJAI AYSE
City Amman Simberi Island
Country Jordan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,395 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -2.660000, 152.000000

Amman (AMM) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 12,609 kilometers (7,835 miles / 6,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:51 in Amman, it's 05:51 in Simberi Island. With a 7-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 2,385 feet between the two airports. Simberi Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Simberi Island (NIS) 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 Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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