Royal Jordanian RJ261 flight status now

Current status of RJ261 is Scheduled Delayed by 1h 1m Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 58 minutes

RJ261 - RJA261 Royal Jordanian (RJ)
AMM Amman Jordan
Flight AMM to JFK
JFK New York United States
Scheduled Delayed by 1h 1m Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 58 minutes
Departure Queen Alia International Airport
IATA: AMMICAO: OJAI
Scheduled 11:55 18 November 2025
Estimated 12:56 18 November 2025
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Arrival John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 16:15 18 November 2025
Estimated 17:35 18 November 2025
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RJ261 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 9238
  • Flight Duration: 12 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9235 kms / 5738 miles
Airline
  • Royal Jordanian
  • IATA: RJ
  • ICAO: RJA
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 226
  • Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: F-KWST1
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Amman
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Amman: Tuesday 2025-11-18 09:58 AM
  • Current Time in New York: Tuesday 2025-11-18 01:58 AM

International flight Royal Jordanian RJ261 takes off from Amman (AMM) Jordan to New York (JFK) United States. It's operated by Royal Jordanian. The plane leaves Queen Alia International Airport at 11:55 18 November 2025 Asia/Amman. The flight is expected to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 16:15 18 November 2025 America/New_York. The flight will last about 12 hours 20 minutes.

Similar flight route from Amman (AMM) to New York (JFK)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
American Airlines AA9238
American Airlines 		18/11/2025
11:55 		12 hours 20 minutes
17:15

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Amman to New York?

On average, nonstop flight takes 12 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 9235 km (5738 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Royal Jordanian RJ261 flight?

All Royal Jordanian RJ261 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Royal Jordanian RJ261 is arriving at?

Flight Royal Jordanian RJ261 arrives in John F. Kennedy International Airport at Terminal 8.

How many Royal Jordanian RJ261 flights are operated a week?

5 flights per week. The Flight Royal Jordanian RJ261 is operated on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.