# Distance from Amsterdam (AMS) to Socotra Islands (SCT)

> 6,196 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,196 km / 3,850 mi / 3,345 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 117° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 326° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Netherlands) → Yemen
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 02:07 in Amsterdam, it's 03:07 in Socotra Islands)
- **Elevation difference**: 157 ft (SCT is higher than AMS)

## Airports

### [Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ams-amsterdam-amsterdam-airport-schiphol/1ef266de-c6a5-698e-9380-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- ICAO: EHAM
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates: 52.310000, 4.760000
- Elevation: -11 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 02:07 in Amsterdam, it's 03:07 in Socotra Islands.

## Related

- [Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ams-amsterdam-amsterdam-airport-schiphol/1ef266de-c6a5-698e-9380-06bb2780ed98)
- [Socotra International Airport (SCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sct-socotra-islands-socotra-international-airport/1ef266df-84e0-6354-90a6-06bb2780ed98)
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