# Distance from Cairo (CAI) to Riyan (RIY)

> 2,517 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,517 km / 1,564 mi / 1,359 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 129° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 316° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Egypt) → Yemen
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 05:45 in Cairo, it's 05:45 in Riyan)
- **Elevation difference**: 328 ft (RIY is lower than CAI)

## Airports

### [Cairo International Airport (CAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cai-cairo-cairo-international-airport/1ef266de-eb26-69e8-bb1a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cairo, Egypt
- ICAO: HECA
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates: 30.120000, 31.410000
- Elevation: 382 ft

### [Mukalla International Airport (RIY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/riy-riyan-mukalla-international-airport/1ef266df-84ca-6a9a-b18b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyan, Yemen
- ICAO: OYRN
- Timezone: Asia/Aden
- Coordinates: 14.660000, 49.380000
- Elevation: 54 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Cairo International Airport (CAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cai-cairo-cairo-international-airport/1ef266de-eb26-69e8-bb1a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mukalla International Airport (RIY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/riy-riyan-mukalla-international-airport/1ef266df-84ca-6a9a-b18b-06bb2780ed98)
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