AMM
Amman
Jordan
9,012 km
5,600 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
9,012 km
5,600 mi / 4,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Amman
Heading
90°
east

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AMM TWU
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code AMM TWU
ICAO Code OJAI WBKW
City Amman Tawau
Country Jordan Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Amman Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,395 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 4.320000, 118.130000

Amman (AMM) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 9,012 kilometers (5,600 miles / 4,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 23:33 in Amman, it's 04:33 in Tawau. 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 2,338 feet between the two airports. Tawau Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) 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 Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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