RIY
Riyan
Yemen
12,995 km
8,075 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,995 km
8,075 mi / 7,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Aden
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIY TPA
Airport Name Mukalla International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code RIY TPA
ICAO Code OYRN KTPA
City Riyan Tampa
Country Yemen United States
Timezone Asia/Aden America/New_York
Elevation 54 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 14.660000, 49.380000 27.980000, -82.530000

Riyan (RIY) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mukalla International Airport (RIY) in Riyan, Yemen to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,995 kilometers (8,075 miles / 7,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:16 in Riyan, it's 11:16 in Tampa. With a 8-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 Tampa (TPA) to Riyan (RIY) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mukalla International Airport (RIY) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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