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.