ADL
Adelaide
Australia
10,859 km
6,747 miles
RIY
Riyan
Yemen
Distance
10,859 km
6,747 mi / 5,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL RIY
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Mukalla International Airport
IATA Code ADL RIY
ICAO Code YPAD OYRN
City Adelaide Riyan
Country Australia Yemen
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Aden
Elevation 20 ft 54 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 14.660000, 49.380000

Adelaide (ADL) to Riyan (RIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Mukalla International Airport (RIY) in Riyan, Yemen is 10,859 kilometers (6,747 miles / 5,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Australia with Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:34 in Adelaide, it's 00:04 in Riyan. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riyan (RIY) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Mukalla International Airport (RIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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