CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
9,092 km
5,649 miles
RIY
Riyan
Yemen
Distance
9,092 km
5,649 mi / 4,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS RIY
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Mukalla International Airport
IATA Code CTS RIY
ICAO Code RJCC OYRN
City Chitose / Tomakomai Riyan
Country Japan Yemen
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Aden
Elevation 82 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 14.660000, 49.380000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Riyan (RIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Mukalla International Airport (RIY) in Riyan, Yemen is 9,092 kilometers (5,649 miles / 4,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 21:21 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 15:21 in Riyan. 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.

The return flight from Riyan (RIY) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 48° (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 New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Mukalla International Airport (RIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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