CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,327 km
8,902 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
14,327 km
8,902 mi / 7,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN SCT
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Socotra International Airport
IATA Code CUN SCT
ICAO Code MMUN OYSQ
City Cancun Socotra Islands
Country Mexico Yemen
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Aden
Elevation 22 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 12.630000, 53.910000

Cancun (CUN) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 14,327 kilometers (8,902 miles / 7,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:57 in Cancun, it's 13:57 in Socotra Islands. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Socotra Islands (SCT) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Socotra International Airport (SCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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