AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,650 km
7,860 miles
SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,650 km
7,860 mi / 6,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Amman
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

AMM SIL
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Sila Airport
IATA Code AMM SIL
ICAO Code OJAI AYSG
City Amman Sila Mission
Country Jordan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,395 ft 2,230 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -9.070000, 148.390000

Amman (AMM) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 12,650 kilometers (7,860 miles / 6,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 06:09 in Amman, it's 13:09 in Sila Mission. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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