SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
12,890 km
8,009 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
12,890 km
8,009 mi / 6,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Aden
Heading
350°
north

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SAH SEA
Airport Name Sana'a International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code SAH SEA
ICAO Code OYSN KSEA
City Sana'a Seattle
Country Yemen United States
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,216 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 15.480000, 44.220000 47.450000, -122.310000

Sana'a (SAH) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 12,890 kilometers (8,009 miles / 6,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Yemen with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:30 in Sana'a, it's 10:30 in Seattle. With a 11-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 6,784 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Sana'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Sana'a (SAH) follows a heading of 14° (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 Sana'a International Airport (SAH) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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