MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,381 km
9,558 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
15,381 km
9,558 mi / 8,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SCT
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Socotra International Airport
IATA Code MEX SCT
ICAO Code MMMX OYSQ
City Mexico City Socotra Islands
Country Mexico Yemen
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Aden
Elevation 7,316 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 12.630000, 53.910000

Mexico City (MEX) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 15,381 kilometers (9,558 miles / 8,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Mexico 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 18:21 in Mexico City, it's 03:21 in Socotra Islands. With a 9-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 7,170 feet between the two airports. Socotra International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Socotra Islands (SCT) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 320° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Socotra International Airport (SCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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