New York to Amman (JFK–AMM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JFK–AMM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Royal Jordanian leads the route. The flight covers 5,726 miles in approximately 11h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Royal Jordanian | 7 | 788 | 11h05 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · AMM: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, 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.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–AMM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to AMM
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) are connected by nonstop service from Royal Jordanian. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JFK to AMM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to AMM ranges from 11 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,726 miles (9,215 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via POZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.