AMM
Amman
Jordan
11,475 km
7,130 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
11,475 km
7,130 mi / 6,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Amman
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM GLS
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code AMM GLS
ICAO Code OJAI KGLS
City Amman Galveston
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Chicago
Elevation 2,395 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 29.270000, -94.860000

Amman (AMM) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 11,475 kilometers (7,130 miles / 6,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:04 in Amman, it's 18:04 in Galveston. 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 2,389 feet between the two airports. Scholes International At Galveston Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Galveston (GLS) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 41° (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 Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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