AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,196 km
3,850 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
6,196 km
3,850 mi / 3,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
117°
east southeast

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AMS SCT
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Socotra International Airport
IATA Code AMS SCT
ICAO Code EHAM OYSQ
City Amsterdam Socotra Islands
Country Netherlands Yemen
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Aden
Elevation -11 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 12.630000, 53.910000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 6,196 kilometers (3,850 miles / 3,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:55 in Amsterdam, it's 22:55 in Socotra Islands.

The return flight from Socotra Islands (SCT) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Socotra International Airport (SCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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