AMM
Amman
Jordan
13,198 km
8,201 miles
KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
Distance
13,198 km
8,201 mi / 7,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Amman
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AMM KWA
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport
IATA Code AMM KWA
ICAO Code OJAI PKWA
City Amman Kwajalein
Country Jordan Marshall Islands
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Kwajalein
Elevation 2,395 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 8.720000, 167.730000

Amman (AMM) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 13,198 kilometers (8,201 miles / 7,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Marshall Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:04 in Amman, it's 20:04 in Kwajalein. 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 2,379 feet between the two airports. Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Kwajalein (KWA) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). 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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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