AUS
Austin
United States
13,501 km
8,389 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
13,501 km
8,389 mi / 7,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
44°
northeast

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AUS SAH
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code AUS SAH
ICAO Code KAUS OYSN
City Austin Sana'a
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Aden
Elevation 542 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 15.480000, 44.220000

Austin (AUS) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 13,501 kilometers (8,389 miles / 7,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:31 in Austin, it's 16:31 in Sana'a. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,675 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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