KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,812 km
1,747 miles
RIY
Riyan
Yemen
Distance
2,812 km
1,747 mi / 1,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL RIY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mukalla International Airport
IATA Code KGL RIY
ICAO Code HRYR OYRN
City Kigali Riyan
Country Rwanda Yemen
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Aden
Elevation 4,859 ft 54 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 14.660000, 49.380000

Kigali (KGL) to Riyan (RIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mukalla International Airport (RIY) in Riyan, Yemen is 2,812 kilometers (1,747 miles / 1,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Rwanda with Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:28 in Kigali, it's 21:28 in Riyan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,805 feet between the two airports. Mukalla International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Riyan (RIY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 230° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Mukalla International Airport (RIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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