# Distance from Cairo (CAI) to Socotra Islands (SCT)

> 3,023 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,023 km / 1,878 mi / 1,632 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 125° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 314° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Egypt) → Yemen
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 15:02 in Cairo, it's 15:02 in Socotra Islands)
- **Elevation difference**: 236 ft (SCT is lower than CAI)

## Airports

### [Cairo International Airport (CAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cai-cairo-cairo-international-airport/1ef266de-eb26-69e8-bb1a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cairo, Egypt
- ICAO: HECA
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates: 30.120000, 31.410000
- Elevation: 382 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 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.

## Related

- [Cairo International Airport (CAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cai-cairo-cairo-international-airport/1ef266de-eb26-69e8-bb1a-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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