NAN
Nadi
Fiji
13,950 km
8,668 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
13,950 km
8,668 mi / 7,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
273°
west

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NAN SCT
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Socotra International Airport
IATA Code NAN SCT
ICAO Code NFFN OYSQ
City Nadi Socotra Islands
Country Fiji Yemen
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Asia/Aden
Elevation 59 ft 146 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 12.630000, 53.910000

Nadi (NAN) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 13,950 kilometers (8,668 miles / 7,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:10 in Nadi, it's 00:10 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.

The return flight from Socotra Islands (SCT) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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