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Flights between Nairobi (NBO) and Sanaa (SAH)

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya ↔ Sana'a International Airport, Yemen

A direct route between Nairobi and Sanaa appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

IY
Distance
2,032 km
1,263 miles
Est. flight time
3h 2m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Kenya

Jan
27°
32/22
60mm
Feb
28°
33/23
50mm
Mar
28°
33/23
90mm
Apr
26°
31/21
200mm
May
25°
30/20
160mm
Jun
24°
29/19
50mm
Jul
23°
28/18
30mm
Aug
24°
29/19
35mm
Sep
26°
31/21
30mm
Oct
26°
31/21
60mm
Nov
25°
30/20
120mm
Dec
26°
31/21
90mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Yemen

Jan
14°
19/9
Feb
15°
20/10
Mar
17°
22/12
Apr
19°
24/14
May
21°
26/16
Jun
22°
27/17
Jul
22°
27/17
Aug
22°
27/17
Sep
20°
25/15
Oct
17°
22/12
Nov
16°
21/11
Dec
14°
19/9

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Kenya: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Yemen: Advise against all travel (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Nairobi from Sanaa?

Nairobi (NBO) and Sanaa (SAH) are around 2,032 km (1,263 miles) apart — an estimated 3h 2m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the NBO–SAH route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include IY. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Sanaa?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Yemen?

Across Yemen, the warmest month on average is June, with mean temperatures around 22°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Kenya and Yemen?

The UK FCDO currently rates Kenya as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Yemen as Advise against all travel. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.