LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
5,579 km
3,467 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
5,579 km
3,467 mi / 3,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

LOS SCT
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Socotra International Airport
IATA Code LOS SCT
ICAO Code DNMM OYSQ
City Lagos Socotra Islands
Country Nigeria Yemen
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Aden
Elevation 135 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 12.630000, 53.910000

Lagos (LOS) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 5,579 kilometers (3,467 miles / 3,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:23 in Lagos, it's 20:23 in Socotra Islands.

The return flight from Socotra Islands (SCT) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 268° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Socotra International Airport (SCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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