MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
14,039 km
8,724 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
14,039 km
8,724 mi / 7,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE SCT
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Socotra International Airport
IATA Code MDE SCT
ICAO Code SKRG OYSQ
City Rionegro Socotra Islands
Country Colombia Yemen
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Aden
Elevation 6,955 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 12.630000, 53.910000

Rionegro (MDE) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 14,039 kilometers (8,724 miles / 7,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Colombia 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 18:00 in Rionegro, it's 02:00 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,809 feet between the two airports. Socotra International Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Socotra Islands (SCT) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.