LIM
Lima
Peru
14,702 km
9,135 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
14,702 km
9,135 mi / 7,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
84°
east

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LIM SCT
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Socotra International Airport
IATA Code LIM SCT
ICAO Code SPJC OYSQ
City Lima Socotra Islands
Country Peru Yemen
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Aden
Elevation 113 ft 146 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 12.630000, 53.910000

Lima (LIM) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 14,702 kilometers (9,135 miles / 7,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:03 in Lima, it's 18:03 in Socotra Islands. With a 8-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 Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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