RIY
Riyan
Yemen
1,179 km
733 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,179 km
733 mi / 637 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Aden
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RIY RUH
Airport Name Mukalla International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RIY RUH
ICAO Code OYRN OERK
City Riyan Riyadh
Country Yemen Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Aden Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 54 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 14.660000, 49.380000 24.960000, 46.700000

Riyan (RIY) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mukalla International Airport (RIY) in Riyan, Yemen to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,179 kilometers (733 miles / 637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:13 in Riyan, it's 19:13 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,995 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Mukalla International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Riyan (RIY) follows a heading of 166° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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