Distance From Riyan Mukalla International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, RIY - CPT Distance

The distance from Riyan Mukalla International Airport (RIY) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 3923 miles or 6313 kilometers or 3407 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

---

How long does it take to travel from Riyan ( Yemen ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyan and Cape Town takes around 9 hours 1 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riyan Mukalla International Airport, Riyan, Yemen to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 9 hours 1 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RIY - CPT

Kilometers		6313 km
Statute Miles		3923 miles
Nautical Miles		3407 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 1 minutes

Riyan Mukalla International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - RIY to CPT Flight Path

Location of Riyan Mukalla International Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Riyan to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riyan, Yemen and Cape Town, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Riyan, Yemen and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIY - CPT

Time difference between Riyan (Yemen) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Cape Town time is 1 Hours behind Riyan.

Location	Local Time
Riyan (Yemen)	2025-12-15, 18:42:49 +03
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 17:42:49 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Riyan Mukalla International Airport (RIY / OYRN) Riyan, Yemen

Destination

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa