DCA
Washington
United States
11,434 km
7,105 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
11,434 km
7,105 mi / 6,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
58°
east northeast

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DCA SAH
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code DCA SAH
ICAO Code KDCA OYSN
City Washington Sana'a
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Aden
Elevation 14 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 15.480000, 44.220000

Washington (DCA) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 11,434 kilometers (7,105 miles / 6,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 06:35 in Washington, it's 14:35 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 7,202 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 317° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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