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Cairo → Sana'a Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Cairo (CAI) to Sana'a (SAH) covers about 2,089 km (≈ 1,298 mi) and takes roughly 3h 2m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +1 hour on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteCAI → SAH
Distance2,089 km · 1,298 mi
Estimated flight time3h 2m
Time differenceUTC+1

Cairo → Sana'a Flight Duration & Distance

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CAICairo International AirportSAHSanaa International Airport
Estimated flight time
3h 2m
Route
2,089 kmCAICairoSAHSana'a
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
2,089 km
1,298 mi
Time difference from Cairo
+1h
Next steps
Cairo → Riyadh (CAI → RUH)Cairo → Jeddah (CAI → JED)Cairo → Dammam (CAI → DMM)
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Enter your Sana'a trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Sana'a-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between CAI (Cairo) and SAH (Sana'a) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 3h 2m over 2,089 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Cairo (UTC+2) vs Sana'a (UTC+3).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Cairo to Sana'a?

About 3h 2m — an estimate for 2,089 km at 850 km/h.

What's the time difference between Cairo and Sana'a, and how does it affect arrival?

Sana'a is 1 hour ahead of Cairo; a 10:00 departure lands around 14:02 local time in Sana'a.

Which airport does the calculation use in Sana'a?

We compute to Sanaa International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Cairo International Airport.

When is the best time to book Cairo–Sana'a flights?

Mid-week departures and shoulder-season months (outside school holidays) are usually cheaper than peak weeks.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Cairo to Sana'a?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How is the Cairo–Sana'a flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

What's the distance between Cairo and Sana'a?

Roughly 2,089 km (1,298 mi) great-circle between Cairo International Airport and Sanaa International Airport.

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