AMM
Amman
Jordan
16,020 km
9,955 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
16,020 km
9,955 mi / 8,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Amman
Heading
122°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

AMM CHC
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AMM CHC
ICAO Code OJAI NZCH
City Amman Christchurch
Country Jordan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,395 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Amman (AMM) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 16,020 kilometers (9,955 miles / 8,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:15 in Amman, it's 11:15 in Christchurch. 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 2,272 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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