AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
14,794 km
9,193 miles
AMM
Amman
Jordan
Distance
14,794 km
9,193 mi / 7,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AIS AMM
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport Queen Alia International Airport
IATA Code AIS AMM
ICAO Code NGTR OJAI
City Arorae Island Amman
Country Kiribati Jordan
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Amman
Elevation 0 ft 2,395 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 31.720000, 35.990000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Amman (AMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan is 14,794 kilometers (9,193 miles / 7,988 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 13:30 in Arorae Island, it's 04:30 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 Arorae Island Airport.

The return flight from Amman (AMM) to Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 60° (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 Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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