# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Socotra Islands (SCT)

> 1,314 km · estimated flight time 3h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,314 km / 817 mi / 710 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 184° (south)
- **Return heading**: 3° (north)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Yemen
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 05:32 in Abu Dhabi, it's 04:32 in Socotra Islands)
- **Elevation difference**: 58 ft (SCT is higher than AUH)

## Airports

### [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAA
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.430000, 54.650000
- Elevation: 88 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 short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:32 in Abu Dhabi, it's 04:32 in Socotra Islands.

## Related

- [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-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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