SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
10,555 km
6,559 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
10,555 km
6,559 mi / 5,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Aden
Heading
258°
west southwest

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SCT SSA
Airport Name Socotra International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SCT SSA
ICAO Code OYSQ SBSV
City Socotra Islands Salvador
Country Yemen Brazil
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Bahia
Elevation 146 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 12.630000, 53.910000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Socotra Islands (SCT) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 10,555 kilometers (6,559 miles / 5,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:38 in Socotra Islands, it's 23:38 in Salvador. With a 6-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 Salvador (SSA) to Socotra Islands (SCT) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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