# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Socotra Islands (SCT)

> 4,014 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,014 km / 2,494 mi / 2,167 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 135° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 327° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Yemen
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 09:23 in Istanbul, it's 09:23 in Socotra Islands)
- **Elevation difference**: 179 ft (SCT is lower than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 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 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.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Socotra International Airport (SCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sct-socotra-islands-socotra-international-airport/1ef266df-84e0-6354-90a6-06bb2780ed98)
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