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Royal Jordanian RJ261 Flight Status Today
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 11:45 21 March 2026 Asia/Amman. The flight is expected to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 17:15 21 March 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 12 hours 30 minutes.
Current status of RJ261 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 16 minutes
RJ261 - RJA261
Royal Jordanian (RJ)
AMM
Amman Jordan
JFK
New York United States
Departed On time
Estimated Arrival in 16 minutes
Scheduled
11:45 21 March 2026
Actual
11:52 21 March 2026
None
106
Scheduled
17:15 21 March 2026
Estimated
17:15 21 March 2026
8
None
RJ261 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Flight Duration: 12 hours 30 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: Saturday 2026-03-21 23:59 PM
- Current Time in New York: Saturday 2026-03-21 16:59 PM
Flight routes similar to Royal Jordanian RJ261
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
AA9238 American Airlines |
21/03/2026 11:50 |
12 hours 25 minutes 17:15 |
Royal Jordanian Flight RJ261 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Royal Jordanian RJ261 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 12 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 9235 km (5738 miles).
What is the current status of Royal Jordanian RJ261 flight?
The current status of flight Royal Jordanian RJ261 is Departed On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the Royal Jordanian RJ261 flight?
All Royal Jordanian RJ261 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.
When does the flight Royal Jordanian RJ261 arrive?
Flight Royal Jordanian RJ261 arrives at 17:15.
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.