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JFK to ADJ: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Amman (Amman-Marka International Airport)
5,714 mi
9,195 km · 4,965 nm
11h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,714 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 40m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- ADJ — Amman-Marka International Airport · Amman, Jordan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
Near ADJ
- AMM · Queen Alia International Airport17 mi away
- OMF · King Hussein Air College31 mi away
- MTZ · Bar Yehuda Airfield57 mi away
- TLV · Ben Gurion International Airport65 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from ADJ?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Amman (ADJ) is 5,714 miles (9,195 km, 4,965 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to ADJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Amman?
Amman is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to ADJ?
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