AMM
Amman
Jordan
18,537 km
11,518 miles
NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
Distance
18,537 km
11,518 mi / 10,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Amman
Heading
338°
north northwest

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AMM NUK
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Nukutavake Airport
IATA Code AMM NUK
ICAO Code OJAI NTGW
City Amman Nukutavake
Country Jordan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,395 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -19.290000, -138.770000

Amman (AMM) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 18,537 kilometers (11,518 miles / 10,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 21:03 in Amman, it's 08:03 in Nukutavake. With a 13-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 2,378 feet between the two airports. Nukutavake Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Nukutavake (NUK) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 20° (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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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