SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
13,294 km
8,260 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
13,294 km
8,260 mi / 7,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Aden
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SAH SLC
Airport Name Sana'a International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code SAH SLC
ICAO Code OYSN KSLC
City Sana'a Salt Lake City
Country Yemen United States
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Denver
Elevation 7,216 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 15.480000, 44.220000 40.790000, -111.980000

Sana'a (SAH) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 13,294 kilometers (8,260 miles / 7,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 15:01 in Sana'a, it's 05:01 in Salt Lake City. With a 10-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 2,985 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sana'a (SAH) follows a heading of 27° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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