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Riyadh → Sana'a Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Sana'a (SAH) covers about 1,085 km (≈ 674 mi) and takes roughly 1h 52m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +0 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteRUH → SAH
Distance1,085 km · 674 mi
Estimated flight time1h 52m
Time differenceSame time

Riyadh → Sana'a Flight Duration & Distance

Inputs

RUHKing Khalid International AirportSAHSanaa International Airport
Estimated flight time
1h 52m
Route
1,085 kmRUHRiyadhSAHSana'a
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
1,085 km
674 mi
Time difference from Riyadh
Same time
Next steps
Riyadh → Jeddah (RUH → JED)Riyadh → Dammam (RUH → DMM)Riyadh → Medina (RUH → MED)
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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 RUH (Riyadh) and SAH (Sana'a) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 1h 52m over 1,085 km.

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    Step 3

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

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Tips

  • 1

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FAQs

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

About 1h 52m — an estimate for 1,085 km at 850 km/h.

Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Sana'a?

No — both cities keep UTC+3, so a 10:00 departure lands around 11:52 local.

Which airport does the calculation use in Sana'a?

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

When is the best time to book Riyadh–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 — Riyadh 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 Riyadh–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 Riyadh and Sana'a?

Roughly 1,085 km (674 mi) great-circle between King Khalid International Airport and Sanaa International Airport.

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