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Paris to Sana'a Flight & Arrival

A direct flight from Paris (CDG) to Sana'a (SAH) covers about 5,299 km (≈ 3,293 mi) and takes roughly 6h 49m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +2 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteCDG → SAH
Distance5,299 km · 3,293 mi
Estimated flight time6h 49m
Time differenceUTC+2

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CDGParis Charles de Gaulle AirportSAHSanaa International Airport
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Estimated flight time
6h 49m

Fastest one-stop via Jeddah (JED): 8h 54m incl. 90-min connection

Route
5,299 kmCDGParisSAHSana'a
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Flight time
6h 49m
estimate, ±20 min
Distance
5,299 km
3,293 mi
Time difference from Paris
+2h
Jet lag
You fly east and shift your clock 2h forward

You fly east and shift your clock 2h forward — expect 1–2 days to adjust.

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Paris → Sana'a Flight & Jet-Lag Planner

Block time, distance, time-zone shift and a 3-day jet-lag plan — ending in the exact flights search.

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All results are estimates computed from the route geometry — not a substitute for official airline schedules.

Arrival time & best departure hours

Computed with the real time-zone difference between the two cities (DST-aware where observed).

Your arrival for the chosen departure
18:49 · same day
10:00 → 18:49
local time: UTC+2

If you depart at other hours

DepartLand
06:0014:49
09:0017:49
12:0020:49
15:0023:49
18:0002:49 (+1d)lands after midnight
23:0007:49 (+1d)late-night departure

Times in both local clocks: 10:00 CDG · 18:49 SAH

Sun & the window seat

Where the sun sits along the great-circle track for your chosen departure.

The sun sits mostly
right of the aircraft
Share of the flight in daylight
93%
day/night across the flight
10:00 CDG18:49 SAH
Sunrise during the flight
does not occur
Sunset during the flight
15:55
Seat pick: to watch the sunset — right of the aircraftto avoid sun glare — right of the aircraft

Horizon dip computed at a 10.6 km cruise altitude — the sun appears earlier and sets later than at ground level.

Prayer times & qibla in the air

Which prayers fall during the flight, in both local clocks, and the qibla direction relative to the aircraft heading.

Ramadan mode (iftar/suhoor)
Prayerorigin clock (CDG)destination clock (SAH)Qibla
Dhuhr11:3913:39straight ahead
Asr13:4615:46straight ahead
Maghrib15:5517:55behind you

Note: scholars differ on the rulings for prayer in flight (when qasr begins, and combining prayers). These astronomically estimated times are for guidance only — rulings should be taken from qualified scholars.

One-stop alternatives

The best hubs connecting the two cities, ranked by detour versus the direct track.

ViaTotal distancedetourEstimated total timeThe two legs
Jeddah (JED)5,299 km+0%8h 54m5h 47m + 1h 37m
Cairo (CAI)5,299 km+0%8h 54m4h 22m + 3h 2m
Zurich (ZRH)5,308 km+0%8h 55m1h 9m + 6h 16m

Includes a 90-minute minimum connection time.

Carbon footprint per passenger

Estimated CO₂e per passenger, one-way, using UK government (DESNZ 2026) factors with radiative forcing (the 8% routing uplift is already included in the factors).

Cabin class: Economy · per passenger, one-way
578 kg CO₂e
≈ what a typical tree absorbs in about ≈28 years

The tree equivalent is illustrative (a typical tree absorbs ~21 kg CO₂ per year per the US EPA).

Your door-to-door day

An estimated timeline for the chosen departure: leaving the city centre, reaching the airport, and arriving at the destination centre.

  1. Leave your accommodation06:27
  2. Be at the airport07:00
  3. Departs (CDG)10:00
  4. Lands (SAH)18:49
  5. Destination city centre19:52

The airport buffer is 3 hours (international) per common airline guidance. Airport transfer assumes a 40 km/h average speed from the city centre.

Arrival airport essentials — Sana'a (SAH)

Distance to the city centre
12 km

Related travel guides

Airport guides for both ends of this route, plus the destination city guide.

Computed facts about the Paris–Sana'a route

Every figure below is computed from the track geometry and the two airports' time zones — default example: departing Friday 2026-11-06 at 10:00 Paris time. Estimates, not schedules.

Great-circle distance
5,299 km
3,293 mi
Estimated block time
6h 49m
Time-zone difference
UTC+2
DST-aware
Sun side (default departure)
the right side
93% daylight
CO₂e (economy)
578 kg
per passenger, DESNZ 2026

How it works

Enter your Sana'a trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Sana'a-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

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

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 6h 49m over 5,299 km.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Paris (UTC+1) vs Sana'a (UTC+3).

FAQs

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

About 6h 49m — an estimate for 5,299 km at 850 km/h.

Which airport does the calculation use in Sana'a (Paris to Sana'a)?

We compute to Sanaa International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

When is the best time to book Paris–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 (Paris to Sana'a)?

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

How long is the return flight from Sana'a to Paris?

About the same 6h 49m (5,299 km), across a 2-hour time change.

How is the Paris–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.

If I depart Paris at 10:00, when do I land in Sana'a?

A 6h 49m flight across a 2-hour time change lands around 18:49 Sana'a local — the calculator below works it for any departure time.

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

Roughly 5,299 km (3,293 mi) great-circle between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Sanaa International Airport.