AMM
Amman
Jordan
1,079 km
670 miles
HER
Heraklion
Greece
Distance
1,079 km
670 mi / 583 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Amman
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM HER
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA Code AMM HER
ICAO Code OJAI LGIR
City Amman Heraklion
Country Jordan Greece
Timezone Asia/Amman Europe/Athens
Elevation 2,395 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 35.340000, 25.180000

Amman (AMM) to Heraklion (HER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece is 1,079 kilometers (670 miles / 583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Jordan with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:57 in Amman, it's 11:57 in Heraklion.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,280 feet between the two airports. Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Heraklion (HER) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). 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 Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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