AMM
Amman
Jordan
11,747 km
7,300 miles
TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,747 km
7,300 mi / 6,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Amman
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

AMM TAJ
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Tadji Airport
IATA Code AMM TAJ
ICAO Code OJAI AYTJ
City Amman Aitape
Country Jordan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,395 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -3.200000, 142.430000

Amman (AMM) to Aitape (TAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 11,747 kilometers (7,300 miles / 6,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 03:09 in Amman, it's 10:09 in Aitape. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,362 feet between the two airports. Tadji Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Aitape (TAJ) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 302° (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 Tadji Airport (TAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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