AMM
Amman
Jordan
10,947 km
6,802 miles
STK
Sterling
United States
Distance
10,947 km
6,802 mi / 5,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Amman
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM STK
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Sterling Municipal Airport
IATA Code AMM STK
ICAO Code OJAI KSTK
City Amman Sterling
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Denver
Elevation 2,395 ft 4,038 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 40.610000, -103.260000

Amman (AMM) to Sterling (STK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) in Sterling, United States is 10,947 kilometers (6,802 miles / 5,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 18:18 in Amman, it's 08:18 in Sterling. With a 10-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 1,643 feet between the two airports. Sterling Municipal Airport sits higher than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Sterling (STK) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 34° (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 Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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