AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,299 km
7,642 miles
NKX
San Diego
United States
Distance
12,299 km
7,642 mi / 6,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Amman
Heading
336°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

AMM NKX
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport
IATA Code AMM NKX
ICAO Code OJAI KNKX
City Amman San Diego
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,395 ft 477 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 32.870000, -117.140000

Amman (AMM) to San Diego (NKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) in San Diego, United States is 12,299 kilometers (7,642 miles / 6,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 08:32 in Amman, it's 22:32 in San Diego. With a 10-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 1,918 feet between the two airports. Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (NKX) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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