AMM to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 9,215 km (5,726 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 12h, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to AMM).
How far is it from Amman to New York?
The great-circle distance between Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 9,215 km (5,726 mi, 4,976 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 JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 12h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly northwest of AMM.
How is the AMM to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written AMM-JFK in IATA codes and OJAI-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Queen Alia International Airport is AMM (OJAI), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| AMM | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Queen Alia International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | OJAI | KJFK |
| Country | Jordan | United States |
| Elevation | 2,395 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #144 | #9 |
OJAI starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; KJFK starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JFK sits 2,382 ft (726 m) lower than AMM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMM to JFK
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 |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
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 New York?
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 9,215 km (5,726 mi, 4,976 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMM to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between AMM and JFK takes about 12h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from AMM?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly northwest of Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
Which airlines fly AMM to JFK?
2 airlines appear on the AMM-JFK route in the open dataset, including Royal Jordanian, US Airways.
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