Amman to Chicago
12h 52m The flight from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) covers 10,014 km (6,222 miles) and takes approximately 12h 52m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 322°, passing near 57.7° N, 18.8° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 18h 12m | 18h 38m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 50m | 13h 15m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 08m | 11h 33m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 47m | 12h 12m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| AMM | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Queen Alia International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| City | Amman | Chicago |
| Country | Jordan | United States |
| ICAO | OJAI | KORD |
| Coordinates | 31.7226, 35.9932 | 41.9786, -87.9048 |
| Elevation | 2,395 ft | 680 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Amman to Chicago?
A non-stop flight from Amman (AMM) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 12h 52m. The great-circle distance is 10,014 km (6,222 miles, 5,407 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 322°.
How far is Amman from Chicago?
10,014 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,222 miles or 5,407 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between AMM and ORD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,014 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 12h 52m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.