DEN
Denver
United States
13,773 km
8,558 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
13,773 km
8,558 mi / 7,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
25°
north northeast

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DEN SCT
Airport Name Denver International Airport Socotra International Airport
IATA Code DEN SCT
ICAO Code KDEN OYSQ
City Denver Socotra Islands
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Aden
Elevation 5,434 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 12.630000, 53.910000

Denver (DEN) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 13,773 kilometers (8,558 miles / 7,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 United States 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 06:30 in Denver, it's 16:30 in Socotra Islands. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,288 feet between the two airports. Socotra International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Socotra Islands (SCT) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Socotra International Airport (SCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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