AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,299 km
7,642 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,299 km
7,642 mi / 6,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Amman
Heading
283°
west northwest

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AMM UIO
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AMM UIO
ICAO Code OJAI SEQM
City Amman Quito
Country Jordan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,395 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Amman (AMM) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,299 kilometers (7,642 miles / 6,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:20 in Amman, it's 03:20 in Quito. 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 6,805 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Queen Alia International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 56° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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