AMM
Amman
Jordan
18,219 km
11,321 miles
FGU
Fangatau Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
18,219 km
11,321 mi / 9,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Amman
Heading
349°
north

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AMM FGU
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Fangatau Airport
IATA Code AMM FGU
ICAO Code OJAI NTGB
City Amman N/A
Country Jordan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,395 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -15.820000, -140.890000

Amman (AMM) to Fangatau Airport (FGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Fangatau Airport (FGU) in Fangatau Airport, French Polynesia is 18,219 kilometers (11,321 miles / 9,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 00:00 in Amman, it's 11:00 in Fangatau Airport. With a 13-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 2,386 feet between the two airports. Fangatau Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Fangatau Airport (FGU) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Fangatau Airport (FGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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