AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,228 km
7,598 miles
SQA
Santa Ynez
United States
Distance
12,228 km
7,598 mi / 6,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Amman
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM SQA
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field
IATA Code AMM SQA
ICAO Code OJAI KIZA
City Amman Santa Ynez
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,395 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 34.600000, -120.100000

Amman (AMM) to Santa Ynez (SQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) in Santa Ynez, United States is 12,228 kilometers (7,598 miles / 6,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 15:56 in Amman, it's 04:56 in Santa Ynez. 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 1,721 feet between the two airports. Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Ynez (SQA) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 22° (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 Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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