BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,231 km
6,978 miles
SYE
Sadah
Yemen
Distance
11,231 km
6,978 mi / 6,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
57°
east northeast

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BWI SYE
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Sadah Airport
IATA Code BWI SYE
ICAO Code KBWI OYSH
City Baltimore Sadah
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Aden
Elevation 143 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 16.970000, 43.730000

Baltimore (BWI) to Sadah (SYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Sadah Airport (SYE) in Sadah, Yemen is 11,231 kilometers (6,978 miles / 6,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:14 in Baltimore, it's 20:14 in Sadah. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,795 feet between the two airports. Sadah Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sadah (SYE) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Sadah Airport (SYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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