SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
12,358 km
7,679 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,358 km
7,679 mi / 6,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Aden
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SAH STL
Airport Name Sana'a International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code SAH STL
ICAO Code OYSN KSTL
City Sana'a St Louis
Country Yemen United States
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Chicago
Elevation 7,216 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 15.480000, 44.220000 38.750000, -90.370000

Sana'a (SAH) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,358 kilometers (7,679 miles / 6,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 19:53 in Sana'a, it's 10:53 in St Louis. 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 6,599 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert 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 St Louis (STL) to Sana'a (SAH) follows a heading of 47° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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