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A direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan covers a distance of around 472 km (about 293 miles) and takes approximately 2h 20m.

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How Far is Jordan from Egypt?

The above-mentioned distance is between Egypt’s capital city and Jordan’s capital city. The actual distance between Egypt and Jordan depends on which part of Egypt you will be traveling from, and which part of Jordan you’ll be traveling to. For example, the distance from Taba in Egypt to Aqaba in Jordan is around 12 km (about 7.5 miles). So, how far is Jordan from Egypt?

As we have already mentioned, the distance between Jordan and Egypt depends on where you are setting out from and where you’re heading to. Let’s take a look at a few different scenarios:

How Far is Jordan from Cairo by Road?

How far is Jordan from Egypt if you travel by road from Cairo to Amman? The shortest and most convenient land route from Cairo to Amman would be via Nuweiba in Egypt and Aqaba in Jordan. The distance from Cairo to Nuweiba by road is roughly 470 km (about 292 miles) while the distance from Nuweiba to Aqaba by ferry is just over 64 km (about 40 miles), with the final leg f the journey, from Aqaba to Amman being approximately 333 km (about 207).

How long does it take to travel from Cairo to Amman by road and ferry? The drive from Cairo to Nuweiba takes just over 6 hours, followed by the ferry crossing that takes anywhere between 2 and 3 hours, and finally the drive from Aqaba to Amman which takes roughly 3.5 hours. This gives you a total of around 11 to 12 hours, excluding waiting times.

Realistically, if you are planning to travel by road and ferry from Cairo to Amman, you can expect your trip to take no less than about 13 hours at least.

How far is Petra, Jordan from Cairo, Egypt?

How far is Jordan’s Petra archaeological park from Cairo, Egypt’s bustling capital city? This depends on whether you choose to fly or whether you wish to travel by road and ferry.

The distance from Cairo to the Petra archaeological park is just under 700 kilometers (about 435 miles). This is assuming you get a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Amman Airport, and then take a bus or a taxi to Wadi Musa. Wadi Musa is the gateway town to the Petra archaeological park. The drive from Amman to Petra takes roughly three hours, covering a distance of approximately 230 km (about 143 miles).

How far is Egypt from Jordan (Petra) by road? If you travel from Cairo to Petra by road, you would need to take a bus or a taxi from Cairo to Nuweiba, then board a ferry to Aqaba, and then take a bus or a taxi to the Petra archaeological park. This would see you covering a distance of approximately 670 km (about 416 miles), a journey which will take you just under 10 hours to complete, including the two-hour ferry crossing.

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Day Trips from Egypt to Petra by Road

Some travel agents in Egypt offer day trips from Egypt to the Petra archaeological park by road. While this may be quite tempting, it is not something which we would recommend. The total duration of such a trip is around 22 hours, with only two to three hours spent at Petra. This is one of the key reasons why you won’t find day trips from Egypt to Petra by road advertised on our Egypt Tours Plus website.

If you really want to make the journey by road, we would recommend that you first make your way to Nuweiba and spend the night in a hotel, and then take the ferry across to Aqaba the following day.

The Best Egypt and Jordan Vacations

At Egypt Tours Plus, our Egypt and Jordan tour packages are second to none. Our 11-Day Egypt and Jordan Itinerary is just one example of what you can expect when you visit Egypt and Jordan with us. With this 11-day package, your vacation begins with private guided tours in Cairo to see places like the famous Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum.

After spending two nights in Cairo, we then transfer you to Aswan by air. Visit he absolutely breathtaking Abu Simbel Temples complex, and then board a magical 5-star Nile River cruise to Luxor before returning to Cairo, and then heading on to Jordan where you will visit some of the country’s most treasured tourist attractions, including places like the Lost City of Petra and the Dead Sea.

Book your Dream Trip to Egypt and Jordan Today

How far is Jordan from Egypt when you travel with us? When you book one of our Egypt and Jordan tour packages, you will be flying from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, covering a distance of just over 430 km.

Are you ready for an unforgettable journey through Egypt and Jordan? If you are, then be sure to check out our range of flawless Egypt and Jordan tour packages.

At Egypt Tours Plus, we don’t only sell unforgettable tours, we make dreams come true, and with nearly half a million tours already sold, you can book your dream vacation with confidence and absolute peace of mind.