DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,684 km
4,775 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
7,684 km
4,775 mi / 4,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

DKR SCT
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Socotra International Airport
IATA Code DKR SCT
ICAO Code GOOY OYSQ
City Dakar Socotra Islands
Country Senegal Yemen
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Aden
Elevation 85 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 12.630000, 53.910000

Dakar (DKR) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 7,684 kilometers (4,775 miles / 4,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Senegal 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 22:48 in Dakar, it's 01:48 in Socotra Islands. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Socotra Islands (SCT) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Socotra International Airport (SCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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