AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,296 km
7,641 miles
SEE
San Diego/El Cajon
United States
Distance
12,296 km
7,641 mi / 6,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Amman
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM SEE
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Gillespie Field
IATA Code AMM SEE
ICAO Code OJAI KSEE
City Amman San Diego/El Cajon
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,395 ft 388 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 32.830000, -116.970000

Amman (AMM) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, United States is 12,296 kilometers (7,641 miles / 6,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 23:47 in Amman, it's 12:47 in San Diego/El Cajon. With a 11-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 2,008 feet between the two airports. Gillespie Field sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 24° (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 Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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