AMM to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1,244 km (773 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to AMM).
How far is it from Amman to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1,244 km (773 mi, 672 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMM to IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IST is roughly northwest of AMM.
How is the AMM to IST route written in code?
The pair is written AMM-IST in IATA codes and OJAI-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Queen Alia International Airport is AMM (OJAI), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| AMM | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Queen Alia International Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | OJAI | LTFM |
| Country | Jordan | Turkey |
| Elevation | 2,395 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #144 | #18 |
OJAI starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; LTFM starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IST sits 2,070 ft (631 m) lower than AMM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMM to IST
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ | Royal Jordanian | RJA | Jordanian | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amman from Istanbul?
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 1,244 km (773 mi, 672 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMM to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between AMM and IST takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from AMM?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly northwest of Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
Which airlines fly AMM to IST?
2 airlines appear on the AMM-IST route in the open dataset, including Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines.
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