ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
14,154 km
8,795 miles
AMM
Amman
Jordan
Distance
14,154 km
8,795 mi / 7,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
313°
northwest

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ABF AMM
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Queen Alia International Airport
IATA Code ABF AMM
ICAO Code NGAB OJAI
City Abaiang Amman
Country Kiribati Jordan
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Amman
Elevation 0 ft 2,395 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 31.720000, 35.990000

Abaiang (ABF) to Amman (AMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan is 14,154 kilometers (8,795 miles / 7,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:05 in Abaiang, it's 02:05 in Amman. 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 2,395 feet between the two airports. Queen Alia International Airport sits higher than Abaiang Airport.

The return flight from Amman (AMM) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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