AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
1,475 km
916 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
1,475 km
916 mi / 796 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
230°
southwest

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AUH SAH
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code AUH SAH
ICAO Code OMAA OYSN
City Abu Dhabi Sana'a
Country United Arab Emirates Yemen
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Aden
Elevation 88 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 15.480000, 44.220000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 1,475 kilometers (916 miles / 796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with Yemen. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:59 in Abu Dhabi, it's 02:59 in Sana'a.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,128 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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