The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 9,134 kilometers (5,675 miles / 4,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Japan with Yemen. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:33 in Osaka, it's 12:33 in Sana'a. With a 6-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 7,190 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 56° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.