JFK
New York
United States
11,093 km
6,893 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
11,093 km
6,893 mi / 5,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
60°
east northeast

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JFK SAH
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code JFK SAH
ICAO Code KJFK OYSN
City New York Sana'a
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Aden
Elevation 13 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 15.480000, 44.220000

New York (JFK) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 11,093 kilometers (6,893 miles / 5,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 12:15 in New York, it's 20:15 in Sana'a. With a 8-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 John F Kennedy International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 317° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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