RIX
Riga
Latvia
4,913 km
3,053 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
4,913 km
3,053 mi / 2,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
151°
south southeast

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RIX SAH
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code RIX SAH
ICAO Code EVRA OYSN
City Riga Sana'a
Country Latvia Yemen
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Aden
Elevation 36 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 15.480000, 44.220000

Riga (RIX) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 4,913 kilometers (3,053 miles / 2,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Latvia 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 14:43 in Riga, it's 15:43 in Sana'a.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,180 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 344° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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