Şabyā to Sanaa flights
Sanaa lies 261 km (162 mi) south-east of Şabyā, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Şabyā | Sanaa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Yemen |
| Population | 228,375 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | 2,253 m (7,392 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Aden) |
| Nearest large airport | GIZ, 28 km out | SAH, 14 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Sanaa
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Yemen: money changes from the Rial to the Rial (YER); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +967; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Şabyā
Şabyā is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (GIZ), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Sanaa
Sanaa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sanaa International Airport (SAH), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,669-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanaa International Airport | SAH | 14 km (9 mi) | 10,669 ft | 7,216 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sanaa from Şabyā?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Şabyā.
How long does it take to get from Şabyā to Sanaa by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Şabyā and Sanaa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Şabyā to Sanaa flights?
Typically Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (GIZ) to Sanaa International Airport (SAH).
What currency do I need in Sanaa?
The Rial (YER).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.