HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
6,417 km
3,987 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
6,417 km
3,987 mi / 3,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

HKG SCT
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Socotra International Airport
IATA Code HKG SCT
ICAO Code VHHH OYSQ
City Hong Kong Socotra Islands
Country Hong Kong Yemen
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Asia/Aden
Elevation 28 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 12.630000, 53.910000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 6,417 kilometers (3,987 miles / 3,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Hong Kong with Yemen. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:07 in Hong Kong, it's 10:07 in Socotra Islands. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Socotra Islands (SCT) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Socotra International Airport (SCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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