Aqaba King Hussein International Airport
Aqaba · JordanICAO OJAQ
Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) is an airport serving Aqaba, Jordan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 29° 36' 41.8" N, 35° 1' 5.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 175 feet (53 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Amman (GMT+3).
Airport Details
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Airlines Operating at AQJ
2 active airlines serving Aqaba King Hussein International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilat Airport | ETH | Elat | Israel | 8 km |
| Ovda International Airport | VDA | Ovda | Israel | 37 km |
| Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | SSH | Sharm El Sheikh | Egypt | 191 km |
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Tel-aviv | Israel | 266 km |
| Sde Dov Airport | SDV | Tel-aviv | Israel | 278 km |
| Tabuk Airport | TUU | Tabuk | Saudi Arabia | 208 km |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | Amman | Jordan | 252 km |
| Haifa International Airport | HFA | Haifa | Israel | 355 km |
Other Airports in Jordan
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 29° 36' 41.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 35° 1' 5.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 29.611601
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 35.018101
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Amman
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 09:41 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 175 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 53 m
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