HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,223 km
3,245 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
5,223 km
3,245 mi / 2,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
154°
south southeast

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HEL SAH
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code HEL SAH
ICAO Code EFHK OYSN
City Helsinki Sana'a
Country Finland Yemen
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Aden
Elevation 179 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 15.480000, 44.220000

Helsinki (HEL) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 5,223 kilometers (3,245 miles / 2,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:11 in Helsinki, it's 18:11 in Sana'a.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,037 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 347° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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