GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,233 km
6,980 miles
RIY
Riyan
Yemen
Distance
11,233 km
6,980 mi / 6,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU RIY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mukalla International Airport
IATA Code GRU RIY
ICAO Code SBGR OYRN
City Sao Paulo Riyan
Country Brazil Yemen
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Aden
Elevation 2,459 ft 54 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 14.660000, 49.380000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Riyan (RIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mukalla International Airport (RIY) in Riyan, Yemen is 11,233 kilometers (6,980 miles / 6,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:52 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:52 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,405 feet between the two airports. Mukalla International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Riyan (RIY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Mukalla International Airport (RIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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