MIA
Miami
United States
12,459 km
7,742 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
12,459 km
7,742 mi / 6,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
59°
east northeast

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MIA SAH
Airport Name Miami International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code MIA SAH
ICAO Code KMIA OYSN
City Miami Sana'a
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Aden
Elevation 9 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 15.480000, 44.220000

Miami (MIA) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 12,459 kilometers (7,742 miles / 6,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 03:52 in Miami, it's 11:52 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 7,207 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Miami International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 307° (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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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