AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,230 km
7,600 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
12,230 km
7,600 mi / 6,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Amman
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM SMO
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code AMM SMO
ICAO Code OJAI KSMO
City Amman Santa Monica
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,395 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 34.020000, -118.450000

Amman (AMM) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 12,230 kilometers (7,600 miles / 6,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 13:09 in Amman, it's 02:09 in Santa Monica. With a 11-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 2,225 feet between the two airports. Santa Monica Municipal Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 23° (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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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