AMM
Amman
Jordan
10,418 km
6,474 miles
SYI
Shelbyville
United States
Distance
10,418 km
6,474 mi / 5,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Amman
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM SYI
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport
IATA Code AMM SYI
ICAO Code OJAI KSYI
City Amman Shelbyville
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Chicago
Elevation 2,395 ft 800 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 35.600000, -86.400000

Amman (AMM) to Shelbyville (SYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) in Shelbyville, United States is 10,418 kilometers (6,474 miles / 5,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 15:21 in Amman, it's 06:21 in Shelbyville. With a 9-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 1,595 feet between the two airports. Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Shelbyville (SYI) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 46° (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 Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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