KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,984 km
2,475 miles
RIY
Riyan
Yemen
Distance
3,984 km
2,475 mi / 2,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RIY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mukalla International Airport
IATA Code KTM RIY
ICAO Code VNKT OYRN
City Kathmandu Riyan
Country Nepal Yemen
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Aden
Elevation 4,390 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 14.660000, 49.380000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Riyan (RIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mukalla International Airport (RIY) in Riyan, Yemen is 3,984 kilometers (2,475 miles / 2,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:08 in Kathmandu, it's 14:23 in Riyan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,336 feet between the two airports. Mukalla International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Riyan (RIY) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 63° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Mukalla International Airport (RIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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