BOS
Boston
United States
10,798 km
6,709 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
10,798 km
6,709 mi / 5,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
61°
east northeast

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BOS SAH
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code BOS SAH
ICAO Code KBOS OYSN
City Boston Sana'a
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Aden
Elevation 19 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 15.480000, 44.220000

Boston (BOS) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 10,798 kilometers (6,709 miles / 5,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 05:22 in Boston, it's 13:22 in Sana'a. With a 8-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 7,197 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 318° (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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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