# Distance from Dubai (DXB) to Socotra Islands (SCT)

> 1,411 km · estimated flight time 3h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,411 km / 877 mi / 762 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 186° (south)
- **Return heading**: 6° (north)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Yemen
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 11:23 in Dubai, it's 10:23 in Socotra Islands)
- **Elevation difference**: 112 ft (SCT is higher than DXB)

## Airports

### [Dubai International Airport (DXB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dxb-dubai-dubai-international-airport/1ef266df-80aa-62e4-ac59-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMDB
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 25.250000, 55.360000
- Elevation: 34 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 short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:23 in Dubai, it's 10:23 in Socotra Islands.

## Related

- [Dubai International Airport (DXB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dxb-dubai-dubai-international-airport/1ef266df-80aa-62e4-ac59-06bb2780ed98)
- [Socotra International Airport (SCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sct-socotra-islands-socotra-international-airport/1ef266df-84e0-6354-90a6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)