AMM
Amman
Jordan
11,781 km
7,320 miles
TVL
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Distance
11,781 km
7,320 mi / 6,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Amman
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM TVL
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Lake Tahoe Airport
IATA Code AMM TVL
ICAO Code OJAI KTVL
City Amman South Lake Tahoe
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,395 ft 6,268 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 38.890000, -120.000000

Amman (AMM) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 11,781 kilometers (7,320 miles / 6,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 13:23 in Amman, it's 02:23 in South Lake Tahoe. With a 11-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 3,873 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe Airport sits higher than Queen Alia International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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