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Paris Orly → Sana'a Flight Time, Arrival

A direct flight from Paris Orly (ORY) to Sana'a (SAH) covers about 5,294 km (≈ 3,289 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.

RouteORY → SAH
Distance5,294 km · 3,289 mi
Estimated flight time6h 49m
Time differenceUTC+2

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ORYParis Orly AirportSAHSanaa International Airport
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Estimated flight time
6h 49m

Fastest one-stop via Cairo (CAI): 8h 53m incl. 90-min connection

Route
5,294 kmORYParis OrlySAHSana'a
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Flight time
6h 49m
estimate, ±20 min
Distance
5,294 km
3,289 mi
Time difference from Paris Orly
+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 Orly → 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 ORY · 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
94%
day/night across the flight
10:00 ORY18:49 SAH
Sunrise during the flight
does not occur
Sunset during the flight
15:58
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 (ORY)destination clock (SAH)Qibla
Dhuhr11:4013:40straight ahead
Asr13:5015:50straight ahead
Maghrib15:5817:58behind 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
Cairo (CAI)5,294 km+0%8h 53m4h 21m + 3h 2m
Jeddah (JED)5,294 km+0%8h 54m5h 47m + 1h 37m
Zurich (ZRH)5,311 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
577 kg CO₂e
≈ what a typical tree absorbs in about ≈27 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 accommodation06:37
  2. Be at the airport07:00
  3. Departs (ORY)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 Orly–Sana'a route

Every figure below is computed from the track geometry and the two airports' time zones — default example: departing Friday 2026-10-30 at 10:00 Paris Orly time. Estimates, not schedules.

Great-circle distance
5,294 km
3,289 mi
Estimated block time
6h 49m
Time-zone difference
UTC+2
DST-aware
Sun side (default departure)
the right side
94% daylight
CO₂e (economy)
577 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 ORY (Paris Orly) 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 5,294 km.

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    Step 3

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

FAQs

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

About 6h 49m — an estimate for 5,294 km at 850 km/h.

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

Roughly 5,294 km (3,289 mi) great-circle between Paris Orly Airport and Sanaa International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Paris Orly to Sana'a?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Cairo (CAI) at 8h 53m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Paris Orly and Sana'a?

Via Cairo (CAI): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 8h 53m — longer than the nonstop.

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

Sana'a is 2 hours ahead of Paris Orly; a 10:00 departure lands around 18:49 local time in Sana'a.

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

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

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

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