CTU
Chengdu
China
5,815 km
3,613 miles
RIY
Riyan
Yemen
Distance
5,815 km
3,613 mi / 3,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

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CTU RIY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mukalla International Airport
IATA Code CTU RIY
ICAO Code ZUUU OYRN
City Chengdu Riyan
Country China Yemen
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Aden
Elevation 1,625 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 14.660000, 49.380000

Chengdu (CTU) to Riyan (RIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mukalla International Airport (RIY) in Riyan, Yemen is 5,815 kilometers (3,613 miles / 3,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:35 in Chengdu, it's 16:35 in Riyan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,571 feet between the two airports. Mukalla International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Riyan (RIY) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Mukalla International Airport (RIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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