AMM
Amman
Jordan
10,004 km
6,216 miles
PWK
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
United States
Distance
10,004 km
6,216 mi / 5,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Amman
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM PWK
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Chicago Executive Airport
IATA Code AMM PWK
ICAO Code OJAI KPWK
City Amman Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Chicago
Elevation 2,395 ft 647 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 42.100000, -87.900000

Amman (AMM) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States is 10,004 kilometers (6,216 miles / 5,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 06:38 in Amman, it's 21:38 in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling. 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 1,748 feet between the two airports. Chicago Executive Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 45° (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 Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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