AMM
Amman
Jordan
13,893 km
8,633 miles
FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
13,893 km
8,633 mi / 7,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Amman
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AMM FTE
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport El Calafate Airport
IATA Code AMM FTE
ICAO Code OJAI SAWC
City Amman El Calafate
Country Jordan Argentina
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 2,395 ft 669 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -50.280000, -72.050000

Amman (AMM) to El Calafate (FTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina is 13,893 kilometers (8,633 miles / 7,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:33 in Amman, it's 01:33 in El Calafate. With a 6-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 1,726 feet between the two airports. El Calafate Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 El Calafate Airport (FTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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