AMM
Amman
Jordan
9,788 km
6,082 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
9,788 km
6,082 mi / 5,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Amman
Heading
24°
north northeast

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AMM SYA
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code AMM SYA
ICAO Code OJAI PASY
City Amman Shemya
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Adak
Elevation 2,395 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 52.700000, 174.100000

Amman (AMM) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 9,788 kilometers (6,082 miles / 5,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 17:43 in Amman, it's 04:43 in Shemya. With a 13-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 2,297 feet between the two airports. Eareckson Air Station sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Shemya (SYA) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 325° (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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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