KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
5,886 km
3,658 miles
RIY
Riyan
Yemen
Distance
5,886 km
3,658 mi / 3,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL RIY
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Mukalla International Airport
IATA Code KUL RIY
ICAO Code WMKK OYRN
City Kuala Lumpur Riyan
Country Malaysia Yemen
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Aden
Elevation 69 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 14.660000, 49.380000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Riyan (RIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Mukalla International Airport (RIY) in Riyan, Yemen is 5,886 kilometers (3,658 miles / 3,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:23 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 14:23 in Riyan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riyan (RIY) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Mukalla International Airport (RIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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