# Distance from Lagos (LOS) to Socotra Islands (SCT)

> 5,579 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,579 km / 3,467 mi / 3,012 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 79° (east)
- **Return heading**: 268° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Nigeria) → Yemen
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 03:33 in Lagos, it's 05:33 in Socotra Islands)
- **Elevation difference**: 11 ft (SCT is higher than LOS)

## Airports

### [Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/los-lagos-murtala-muhammed-international-airport/1ef266de-b7ed-6e78-baa4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lagos, Nigeria
- ICAO: DNMM
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates: 6.580000, 3.320000
- Elevation: 135 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:33 in Lagos, it's 05:33 in Socotra Islands.

## Related

- [Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/los-lagos-murtala-muhammed-international-airport/1ef266de-b7ed-6e78-baa4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Socotra International Airport (SCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sct-socotra-islands-socotra-international-airport/1ef266df-84e0-6354-90a6-06bb2780ed98)
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