HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,806 km
3,607 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
5,806 km
3,607 mi / 3,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
143°
southeast

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HEL SCT
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Socotra International Airport
IATA Code HEL SCT
ICAO Code EFHK OYSQ
City Helsinki Socotra Islands
Country Finland Yemen
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Aden
Elevation 179 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 12.630000, 53.910000

Helsinki (HEL) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 5,806 kilometers (3,607 miles / 3,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Finland with Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:21 in Helsinki, it's 23:21 in Socotra Islands.

The return flight from Socotra Islands (SCT) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 342° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Socotra International Airport (SCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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