AMM
Amman
Jordan
10,169 km
6,318 miles
LOU
Louisville
United States
Distance
10,169 km
6,318 mi / 5,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Amman
Heading
318°
northwest

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AMM LOU
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Bowman Field
IATA Code AMM LOU
ICAO Code OJAI KLOU
City Amman Louisville
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/New_York
Elevation 2,395 ft 546 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 38.230000, -85.660000

Amman (AMM) to Louisville (LOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States is 10,169 kilometers (6,318 miles / 5,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 10:37 in Amman, it's 02:37 in Louisville. With a 8-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 1,849 feet between the two airports. Bowman Field sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Louisville (LOU) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 46° (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 Bowman Field (LOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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