CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,428 km
2,130 miles
RIY
Riyan
Yemen
Distance
3,428 km
2,130 mi / 1,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
287°
west northwest

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CMB RIY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mukalla International Airport
IATA Code CMB RIY
ICAO Code VCBI OYRN
City Colombo Riyan
Country Sri Lanka Yemen
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Aden
Elevation 30 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 14.660000, 49.380000

Colombo (CMB) to Riyan (RIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mukalla International Airport (RIY) in Riyan, Yemen is 3,428 kilometers (2,130 miles / 1,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Yemen. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:50 in Colombo, it's 14:20 in Riyan.

The return flight from Riyan (RIY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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