DEN
Denver
United States
13,069 km
8,121 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
13,069 km
8,121 mi / 7,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
34°
northeast

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DEN SAH
Airport Name Denver International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code DEN SAH
ICAO Code KDEN OYSN
City Denver Sana'a
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Aden
Elevation 5,434 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 15.480000, 44.220000

Denver (DEN) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 13,069 kilometers (8,121 miles / 7,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 00:25 in Denver, it's 10:25 in Sana'a. With a 10-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 1,782 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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