OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
12,133 km
7,539 miles
RIY
Riyan
Yemen
Distance
12,133 km
7,539 mi / 6,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

OOL RIY
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Mukalla International Airport
IATA Code OOL RIY
ICAO Code YBCG OYRN
City Gold Coast Riyan
Country Australia Yemen
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Aden
Elevation 21 ft 54 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 14.660000, 49.380000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Riyan (RIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Mukalla International Airport (RIY) in Riyan, Yemen is 12,133 kilometers (7,539 miles / 6,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:22 in Gold Coast, it's 16:22 in Riyan. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riyan (RIY) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Mukalla International Airport (RIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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