AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,363 km
3,332 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
5,363 km
3,332 mi / 2,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
125°
southeast

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AMS SAH
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code AMS SAH
ICAO Code EHAM OYSN
City Amsterdam Sana'a
Country Netherlands Yemen
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Aden
Elevation -11 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 15.480000, 44.220000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 5,363 kilometers (3,332 miles / 2,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:55 in Amsterdam, it's 22:55 in Sana'a.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,227 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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