Dubai to Mukalla flights
Mukalla lies 1,338 km (831 mi) south-west of Dubai, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 28 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dubai | Mukalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Yemen |
| Population | 3.8 million | 594,951 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Aden) |
| Nearest large airport | DXB, 20 km out | RIY, 30 km out |
Clocks in Mukalla are 1 h behind Dubai right now, so a 2 h 28 min journey lands only 1 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mukalla
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Yemen: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (YER); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +967; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dubai
Dubai is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dubai International Airport (DXB), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 14,590-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 25 km), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 35 km), Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 87 km), Al Ain International Airport (AAN, 96 km), Zayed International Airport (AUH, 97 km).
Arriving in Mukalla
Mukalla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Riyan International Airport (RIY), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riyan International Airport | RIY | 30 km (19 mi) | 9,843 ft | 54 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mukalla from Dubai?
1,338 km (831 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dubai.
How long does it take to get from Dubai to Mukalla by air?
About 2 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dubai and Mukalla?
Mukalla is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Aden against Asia/Dubai).
Which airports are used for Dubai to Mukalla flights?
Typically Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Riyan International Airport (RIY).
What currency do I need in Mukalla?
The Rial (YER).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.