AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,204 km
7,584 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
12,204 km
7,584 mi / 6,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Amman
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM WHP
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code AMM WHP
ICAO Code OJAI KWHP
City Amman Los Angeles
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,395 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 34.260000, -118.410000

Amman (AMM) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 12,204 kilometers (7,584 miles / 6,590 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 10:49 in Amman, it's 23:49 in Los Angeles. 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 1,392 feet between the two airports. Whiteman Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (WHP) 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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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