Amman to Al Maţarīyah flights
Al Maţarīyah lies 381 km (236 mi) west of Amman, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Amman | Al Maţarīyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Jordan | Egypt |
| Population | 1.3 million | 162,045 |
| Elevation | 757 m (2,484 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Amman) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | ADJ, 5 km out | PSD, 23 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Al Maţarīyah
Crossing from Jordan into Egypt: money changes from the Dinar to the Pound (EGP); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Amman
Amman is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,745-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Queen Alia International Airport (AMM, 26 km).
Arriving in Al Maţarīyah
Al Maţarīyah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Port Said International Airport (PSD), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,707 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Said International Airport | PSD | 23 km (14 mi) | 7,707 ft | 10 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Al Maţarīyah from Amman?
381 km (236 mi) in a straight line, west of Amman.
How long does it take to get from Amman to Al Maţarīyah by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Amman and Al Maţarīyah?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Amman to Al Maţarīyah flights?
Typically Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ) to Port Said International Airport (PSD).
What currency do I need in Al Maţarīyah?
The Pound (EGP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.