AMM
Amman
Jordan
10,138 km
6,300 miles
SSC
Sumter
United States
Distance
10,138 km
6,300 mi / 5,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Amman
Heading
312°
northwest

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AMM SSC
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Shaw Afb Airport
IATA Code AMM SSC
ICAO Code OJAI KSSC
City Amman Sumter
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/New_York
Elevation 2,395 ft 241 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 33.970000, -80.470000

Amman (AMM) to Sumter (SSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) in Sumter, United States is 10,138 kilometers (6,300 miles / 5,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 16:10 in Amman, it's 08:10 in Sumter. With a 8-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 2,154 feet between the two airports. Shaw Afb Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Sumter (SSC) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 50° (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 Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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