# Distance from Accra (ACC) to Socotra Islands (SCT)

> 5,978 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,978 km / 3,715 mi / 3,228 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 78° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 268° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Ghana) → Yemen
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 02:36 in Accra, it's 05:36 in Socotra Islands)
- **Elevation difference**: 59 ft (SCT is lower than ACC)

## Airports

### [Kotoka International Airport (ACC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acc-accra-kotoka-international-airport/1ef266de-b714-6a9c-9234-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Accra, Ghana
- ICAO: DGAA
- Timezone: Africa/Accra
- Coordinates: 5.610000, -0.170000
- Elevation: 205 ft

### [Socotra International Airport (SCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sct-socotra-islands-socotra-international-airport/1ef266df-84e0-6354-90a6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Socotra Islands, Yemen
- ICAO: OYSQ
- Timezone: Asia/Aden
- Coordinates: 12.630000, 53.910000
- Elevation: 146 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:36 in Accra, it's 05:36 in Socotra Islands.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Kotoka International Airport (ACC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acc-accra-kotoka-international-airport/1ef266de-b714-6a9c-9234-06bb2780ed98)
- [Socotra International Airport (SCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sct-socotra-islands-socotra-international-airport/1ef266df-84e0-6354-90a6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)