AMM
Amman
Jordan
11,820 km
7,345 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
11,820 km
7,345 mi / 6,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Amman
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM VLE
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code AMM VLE
ICAO Code OJAI K40G
City Amman Grand Canyon
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Phoenix
Elevation 2,395 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 35.650000, -112.150000

Amman (AMM) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 11,820 kilometers (7,345 miles / 6,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 04:45 in Amman, it's 18:45 in Grand Canyon. 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 3,604 feet between the two airports. Valle 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 Grand Canyon (VLE) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 28° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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