AMM to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 3,683 km (2,288 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 5m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to AMM).
How far is it from Amman to London?
The great-circle distance between Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 3,683 km (2,288 mi, 1,989 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 LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northwest of AMM.
How is the AMM to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written AMM-LHR in IATA codes and OJAI-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Queen Alia International Airport is AMM (OJAI), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| AMM | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Queen Alia International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | OJAI | EGLL |
| Country | Jordan | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 2,395 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #144 | #4 |
OJAI starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 2,312 ft (705 m) lower than AMM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMM to LHR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| RJ | Royal Jordanian | RJA | Jordanian | 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 London?
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 3,683 km (2,288 mi, 1,989 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMM to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between AMM and LHR takes about 5h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from AMM?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northwest of Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
Which airlines fly AMM to LHR?
2 airlines appear on the AMM-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Royal Jordanian.
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