GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,667 km
9,114 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
14,667 km
9,114 mi / 7,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL SAH
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code GDL SAH
ICAO Code MMGL OYSN
City Guadalajara Sana'a
Country Mexico Yemen
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Aden
Elevation 5,016 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 15.480000, 44.220000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 14,667 kilometers (9,114 miles / 7,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Mexico 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 02:50 in Guadalajara, it's 11:50 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 2,200 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Guadalajara (GDL) 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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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