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RIY to GXF: distance & flight time
Mukalla (Mukalla International Airport) → Sayun Intl (Sayun International Airport)
98 mi
158 km · 85 nm
44m
estimated nonstop flight time
Same time
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
98 miles nonstop takes roughly 44m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Both airports share the same local time, so schedules read exactly as flown.
The two airports
- RIY — Mukalla International Airport · Mukalla, Yemen
- GXF — Sayun International Airport · Sayun Intl, Yemen
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RIY
- GXF · Sayun International Airport98 mi away
Near GXF
- RIY · Mukalla International Airport98 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RIY from GXF?
The flight distance from Mukalla (RIY) to Sayun Intl (GXF) is 98 miles (158 km, 85 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RIY to GXF?
A nonstop flight takes about 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from RIY to GXF?
Nonstop service on RIY–GXF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RIY to GXF?
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Why are some RIY to GXF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RIY–GXF tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.