CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,088 km
1,297 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
2,088 km
1,297 mi / 1,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
138°
southeast

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CAI SAH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code CAI SAH
ICAO Code HECA OYSN
City Cairo Sana'a
Country Egypt Yemen
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Aden
Elevation 382 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 15.480000, 44.220000

Cairo (CAI) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 2,088 kilometers (1,297 miles / 1,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:35 in Cairo, it's 18:35 in Sana'a.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,834 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 323° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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