AMM
Amman
Jordan
996 km
619 miles
JSH
Crete Island
Greece
Distance
996 km
619 mi / 538 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Amman
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM JSH
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Sitia Airport
IATA Code AMM JSH
ICAO Code OJAI LGST
City Amman Crete Island
Country Jordan Greece
Timezone Asia/Amman Europe/Athens
Elevation 2,395 ft 376 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 35.220000, 26.100000

Amman (AMM) to Crete Island (JSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Sitia Airport (JSH) in Crete Island, Greece is 996 kilometers (619 miles / 538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 06:21 in Amman, it's 05:21 in Crete Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,019 feet between the two airports. Sitia Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Crete Island (JSH) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 110° (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 Sitia Airport (JSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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