KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
5,371 km
3,337 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
5,371 km
3,337 mi / 2,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL SCT
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Socotra International Airport
IATA Code KUL SCT
ICAO Code WMKK OYSQ
City Kuala Lumpur Socotra Islands
Country Malaysia Yemen
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Aden
Elevation 69 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 12.630000, 53.910000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 5,371 kilometers (3,337 miles / 2,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:03 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 03:03 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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