AMM
Amman
Jordan
15,643 km
9,720 miles
SZS
Oban
New Zealand
Distance
15,643 km
9,720 mi / 8,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Amman
Heading
127°
southeast

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AMM SZS
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Ryans Creek Aerodrome
IATA Code AMM SZS
ICAO Code OJAI NZRC
City Amman Oban
Country Jordan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,395 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -46.900000, 168.100000

Amman (AMM) to Oban (SZS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 15,643 kilometers (9,720 miles / 8,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:55 in Amman, it's 10:55 in Oban. 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 2,333 feet between the two airports. Ryans Creek Aerodrome sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Oban (SZS) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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