DXB to SAH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sanaa International Airport (SAH) is 1,590 km (988 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SAH to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Sanaa?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Sanaa International Airport (SAH) is 1,590 km (988 mi, 858 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 DXB to SAH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAH is roughly southwest of DXB.
How is the DXB to SAH route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-SAH in IATA codes and OMDB-OYSN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Sanaa International Airport is SAH (OYSN).
| DXB | SAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Sanaa International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | OYSN |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Yemen |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 7,216 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #394 |
Both ICAO codes start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SAH sits 7,154 ft (2,181 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB to SAH
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| FZ | Fly Dubai | FDB | - | Active |
| IY | Yemenia | IYE | Yemeni | 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 Dubai from Sanaa?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Sanaa International Airport (SAH) are 1,590 km (988 mi, 858 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to SAH?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and SAH takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAH from DXB?
Sanaa International Airport (SAH) lies roughly southwest of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to SAH?
3 airlines appear on the DXB-SAH route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Fly Dubai, Yemenia.
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