LAX
Los Angeles
United States
14,773 km
9,180 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
14,773 km
9,180 mi / 7,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
10°
north

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LAX SCT
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Socotra International Airport
IATA Code LAX SCT
ICAO Code KLAX OYSQ
City Los Angeles Socotra Islands
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Aden
Elevation 128 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 12.630000, 53.910000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 14,773 kilometers (9,180 miles / 7,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:38 in Los Angeles, it's 23:38 in Socotra Islands. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Socotra Islands (SCT) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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