AMM to ORD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 10,014 km (6,222 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 13h, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to AMM).
How far is it from Amman to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 10,014 km (6,222 mi, 5,407 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 ORD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 13h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ORD is roughly northwest of AMM.
How is the AMM to ORD route written in code?
The pair is written AMM-ORD in IATA codes and OJAI-KORD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Queen Alia International Airport is AMM (OJAI), Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD).
| AMM | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Queen Alia International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| ICAO code | OJAI | KORD |
| Country | Jordan | United States |
| Elevation | 2,395 ft | 680 ft |
| Rank by connections | #144 | #2 |
OJAI starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; KORD starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ORD sits 1,715 ft (523 m) lower than AMM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMM to ORD
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 Chicago?
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 10,014 km (6,222 mi, 5,407 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMM to ORD?
A typical nonstop flight between AMM and ORD takes about 13h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ORD from AMM?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly northwest of Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
Which airlines fly AMM to ORD?
2 airlines appear on the AMM-ORD route in the open dataset, including Royal Jordanian, US Airways.
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