AMM
Amman
Jordan
9,058 km
5,629 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
9,058 km
5,629 mi / 4,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Amman
Heading
89°
east

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AMM SXS
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code AMM SXS
ICAO Code OJAI WBKH
City Amman Sahabat
Country Jordan Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Amman Asia/Kuching
Elevation 2,395 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 5.090000, 119.090000

Amman (AMM) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 9,058 kilometers (5,629 miles / 4,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:01 in Amman, it's 17:01 in Sahabat. 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 2,355 feet between the two airports. Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Sahabat (SXS) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 301° (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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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