AMM
Amman
Jordan
10,915 km
6,782 miles
GUF
Gulf Shores
United States
Distance
10,915 km
6,782 mi / 5,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Amman
Heading
313°
northwest

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AMM GUF
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field
IATA Code AMM GUF
ICAO Code OJAI KJKA
City Amman Gulf Shores
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Chicago
Elevation 2,395 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 30.290000, -87.670000

Amman (AMM) to Gulf Shores (GUF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) in Gulf Shores, United States is 10,915 kilometers (6,782 miles / 5,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 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 07:06 in Amman, it's 22:06 in Gulf Shores. 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 2,378 feet between the two airports. Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Gulf Shores (GUF) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 46° (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 Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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