AMM
Amman
Jordan
15,708 km
9,760 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
15,708 km
9,760 mi / 8,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Amman
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AMM ZQN
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code AMM ZQN
ICAO Code OJAI NZQN
City Amman Queenstown
Country Jordan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,395 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Amman (AMM) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 15,708 kilometers (9,760 miles / 8,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 New Zealand. 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 12:38 in Amman, it's 22:38 in Queenstown. With a 10-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 1,224 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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