HNL
Honolulu
United States
15,263 km
9,484 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
15,263 km
9,484 mi / 8,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL SAH
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code HNL SAH
ICAO Code PHNL OYSN
City Honolulu Sana'a
Country United States Yemen
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Aden
Elevation 13 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 15.480000, 44.220000

Honolulu (HNL) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 15,263 kilometers (9,484 miles / 8,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 09:47 in Honolulu, it's 22:47 in Sana'a. With a 13-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 7,203 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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