CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,023 km
1,878 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
3,023 km
1,878 mi / 1,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
125°
southeast

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CAI SCT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Socotra International Airport
IATA Code CAI SCT
ICAO Code HECA OYSQ
City Cairo Socotra Islands
Country Egypt Yemen
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Aden
Elevation 382 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 12.630000, 53.910000

Cairo (CAI) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 3,023 kilometers (1,878 miles / 1,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:45 in Cairo, it's 02:45 in Socotra Islands.

The return flight from Socotra Islands (SCT) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 314° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Socotra International Airport (SCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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