AMM
Amman
Jordan
6,498 km
4,038 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,498 km
4,038 mi / 3,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Amman
Heading
188°
south

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AMM QRA
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code AMM QRA
ICAO Code OJAI FAGM
City Amman Johannesburg
Country Jordan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Amman Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,395 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Amman (AMM) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,498 kilometers (4,038 miles / 3,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:46 in Amman, it's 04:46 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,088 feet between the two airports. Rand Airport sits higher than Queen Alia International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (QRA) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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