CAI to SAH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sanaa International Airport (SAH) is 2,088 km (1,298 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 5m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SAH to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Sanaa?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sanaa International Airport (SAH) is 2,088 km (1,298 mi, 1,128 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CAI to SAH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAH is roughly southeast of CAI.
How is the CAI to SAH route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-SAH in IATA codes and HECA-OYSN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Sanaa International Airport is SAH (OYSN).
| CAI | SAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Sanaa International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | OYSN |
| Country | Egypt | Yemen |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 7,216 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #394 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OYSN starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SAH sits 6,894 ft (2,101 m) higher than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to SAH
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IY | Yemenia | IYE | Yemeni | Active |
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Sanaa?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sanaa International Airport (SAH) are 2,088 km (1,298 mi, 1,128 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to SAH?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and SAH takes about 3h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAH from CAI?
Sanaa International Airport (SAH) lies roughly southeast of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to SAH?
2 airlines appear on the CAI-SAH route in the open dataset, including Yemenia, Egyptair.
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