NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,244 km
1,394 miles
RIY
Riyan
Yemen
Distance
2,244 km
1,394 mi / 1,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
37°
northeast

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NBO RIY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Mukalla International Airport
IATA Code NBO RIY
ICAO Code HKJK OYRN
City Nairobi Riyan
Country Kenya Yemen
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Aden
Elevation 5,330 ft 54 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 14.660000, 49.380000

Nairobi (NBO) to Riyan (RIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Mukalla International Airport (RIY) in Riyan, Yemen is 2,244 kilometers (1,394 miles / 1,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Kenya 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 14:17 in Nairobi, it's 14:17 in Riyan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,276 feet between the two airports. Mukalla International Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyan (RIY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 219° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mukalla International Airport (RIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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