Detroit to Amman (DTW–AMM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DTW–AMM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Royal Jordanian leads the route. The flight covers 6,042 miles in approximately 11h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Royal Jordanian | 5 | 788 | 11h10 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · AMM: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Amman.
US passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman. The single-entry tourist visa costs JOD 40 (about $56) and allows stays up to 30 days. Pay in cash (JOD, USD, or EUR) at the visa counter before the immigration line. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A better deal is the Jordan Pass (jordanpass.jo), which costs JOD 70 to JOD 80 ($99 to $113) depending on the Petra option and includes the visa fee plus entry to 40+ tourist sites including Petra, Jerash, and Wadi Rum. Purchase the Jordan Pass online before arrival and present it at immigration to skip the visa counter entirely.
The Jordan Pass waives the visa fee only if you stay at least 3 consecutive nights in Jordan. The 30-day stay can be extended at any police station in Jordan for free, up to a total of 6 months. Register at the nearest police station if staying more than 30 days. Petra requires a full day minimum: the walk from the entrance through the Siq to the Treasury takes 25 minutes, and the Monastery adds another 45-minute climb. Wadi Rum desert camps offer overnight stays for JOD 25 to JOD 60 ($35 to $85) per person including dinner and a jeep tour.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Amman run about 11 hours on Royal Jordanian. Chicago (ORD) to AMM runs about 12 hours on Royal Jordanian. Detroit also has nonstop service. Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar (JOD), pegged at 0.709 JOD per $1 (about $1.41 per dinar). ATMs are common in Amman. Card payments work at hotels, restaurants, and larger shops. Taxis in Amman run on meters starting at JOD 0.25 ($0.35). Uber and Careem operate in Amman. JETT buses connect Amman to Petra (3 hours 30 minutes, JOD 11/$15.50) and Aqaba (4 hours, JOD 9/$12.70) daily.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–AMM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to AMM
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) are connected by nonstop service from Royal Jordanian. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DTW to AMM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to AMM ranges from 11 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,042 miles (9,724 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via JFK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.