GXF
Sayun
Yemen
9,071 km
5,637 miles
HND
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,071 km
5,637 mi / 4,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Aden
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GXF HND
Airport Name Sayun International Airport Tokyo International Airport
IATA Code GXF HND
ICAO Code OYSY RJTT
City Sayun Tokyo
Country Yemen Japan
Timezone Asia/Aden Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,097 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 15.970000, 48.790000 35.550000, 139.780000

Sayun (GXF) to Tokyo (HND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen to Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,071 kilometers (5,637 miles / 4,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Yemen with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:12 in Sayun, it's 23:12 in Tokyo. With a 6-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 2,062 feet between the two airports. Tokyo International Airport sits lower than Sayun International Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (HND) to Sayun (GXF) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) and Tokyo International Airport (HND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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