MSP
Minneapolis
United States
12,047 km
7,486 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
12,047 km
7,486 mi / 6,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

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MSP SAH
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code MSP SAH
ICAO Code KMSP OYSN
City Minneapolis Sana'a
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Aden
Elevation 842 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 15.480000, 44.220000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 12,047 kilometers (7,486 miles / 6,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 07:29 in Minneapolis, it's 16:29 in Sana'a. With a 9-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 6,374 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 330° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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