KIX
Osaka
Japan
8,720 km
5,418 miles
RIY
Riyan
Yemen
Distance
8,720 km
5,418 mi / 4,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
280°
west

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KIX RIY
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Mukalla International Airport
IATA Code KIX RIY
ICAO Code RJBB OYRN
City Osaka Riyan
Country Japan Yemen
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Aden
Elevation 26 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 14.660000, 49.380000

Osaka (KIX) to Riyan (RIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Mukalla International Airport (RIY) in Riyan, Yemen is 8,720 kilometers (5,418 miles / 4,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Japan with Yemen. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:39 in Osaka, it's 20:39 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 Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 57° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Mukalla International Airport (RIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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