Khomeynī Shahr to Amman flights
Amman lies 1,466 km (911 mi) west of Khomeynī Shahr, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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.
| Khomeynī Shahr | Amman | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Jordan |
| Population | 277,334 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 1,595 m (5,233 ft) | 757 m (2,484 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Asia/Amman) |
| Nearest large airport | IFN, 33 km out | ADJ, 5 km out |
Clocks in Amman are 30 min behind Khomeynī Shahr right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands only 2 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Amman
Crossing from Iran into Jordan: money changes from the Rial to the Dinar (JOD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 5-15, SN 441011, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +962; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Khomeynī Shahr
Khomeynī Shahr is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 14,425-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,745 ft | 2,555 ft |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | 26 km (16 mi) | 12,008 ft | 2,395 ft |
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Staying in Amman
Our booking partner lists 881 places to stay in Amman. Of the 616 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (294), and 29 are five-star. Across 189 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 184,450 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Amman from Khomeynī Shahr?
1,466 km (911 mi) in a straight line, west of Khomeynī Shahr.
How long does it take to get from Khomeynī Shahr to Amman by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Khomeynī Shahr and Amman?
Amman is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Amman against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Khomeynī Shahr to Amman flights?
Typically Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) to Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ); Amman also has AMM.
What currency do I need in Amman?
The Dinar (JOD).
Where can I stay in Amman?
Our booking partner lists 881 places to stay in Amman, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.