HNL
Honolulu
United States
15,027 km
9,337 miles
RIY
Riyan
Yemen
Distance
15,027 km
9,337 mi / 8,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
321°
northwest

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HNL RIY
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Mukalla International Airport
IATA Code HNL RIY
ICAO Code PHNL OYRN
City Honolulu Riyan
Country United States Yemen
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Aden
Elevation 13 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 14.660000, 49.380000

Honolulu (HNL) to Riyan (RIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Mukalla International Airport (RIY) in Riyan, Yemen is 15,027 kilometers (9,337 miles / 8,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 United States with Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:50 in Honolulu, it's 19:50 in Riyan. With a 13-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 Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 37° (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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Mukalla International Airport (RIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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