AMM
Amman
Jordan
10,129 km
6,294 miles
SUM
Sumter
United States
Distance
10,129 km
6,294 mi / 5,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Amman
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM SUM
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Sumter Airport
IATA Code AMM SUM
ICAO Code OJAI KSMS
City Amman Sumter
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/New_York
Elevation 2,395 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 34.000000, -80.360000

Amman (AMM) to Sumter (SUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Sumter Airport (SUM) in Sumter, United States is 10,129 kilometers (6,294 miles / 5,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 22:34 in Amman, it's 14:34 in Sumter. 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 2,213 feet between the two airports. Sumter Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Sumter (SUM) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 50° (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 Sumter Airport (SUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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