AMM
Amman
Jordan
7,784 km
4,837 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
7,784 km
4,837 mi / 4,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Amman
Heading
71°
east northeast

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AMM SQJ
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code AMM SQJ
ICAO Code OJAI ZSSM
City Amman Sanming
Country Jordan China
Timezone Asia/Amman Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,395 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 26.430000, 117.840000

Amman (AMM) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 7,784 kilometers (4,837 miles / 4,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:12 in Amman, it's 02:12 in Sanming. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,575 feet between the two airports. Sanming Shaxian Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Sanming (SQJ) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 296° (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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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