AMM
Amman
Jordan
11,480 km
7,133 miles
IWS
Houston
United States
Distance
11,480 km
7,133 mi / 6,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Amman
Heading
318°
northwest

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AMM IWS
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport West Houston Airport
IATA Code AMM IWS
ICAO Code OJAI KIWS
City Amman Houston
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Chicago
Elevation 2,395 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 29.820000, -95.670000

Amman (AMM) to Houston (IWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to West Houston Airport (IWS) in Houston, United States is 11,480 kilometers (7,133 miles / 6,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 00:23 in Amman, it's 15:23 in Houston. 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 2,284 feet between the two airports. West Houston Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IWS) 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 West Houston Airport (IWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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