Distance From Riyan Mukalla International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport, RIY - ESB Distance

The distance from Riyan Mukalla International Airport (RIY) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 2019 miles or 3249 kilometers or 1753 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.

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How long does it take to travel from Riyan ( Yemen ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyan and Ankara takes around 4 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riyan Mukalla International Airport, Riyan, Yemen to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 4 hours 38 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 - ESB

Kilometers		3249 km
Statute Miles		2019 miles
Nautical Miles		1753 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 38 minutes

Riyan Mukalla International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - RIY to ESB Flight Path

Location of Riyan Mukalla International Airport & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Riyan, Yemen and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIY - ESB

Time difference between Riyan (Yemen) and Ankara (Turkey) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Riyan (Yemen)	2025-05-18, 16:28:08 +03
Ankara (Turkey)	2025-05-18, 16:28:08 +03

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

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey