SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
13,506 km
8,392 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,506 km
8,392 mi / 7,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Aden
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SCT TPA
Airport Name Socotra International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code SCT TPA
ICAO Code OYSQ KTPA
City Socotra Islands Tampa
Country Yemen United States
Timezone Asia/Aden America/New_York
Elevation 146 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 12.630000, 53.910000 27.980000, -82.530000

Socotra Islands (SCT) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,506 kilometers (8,392 miles / 7,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:53 in Socotra Islands, it's 21:53 in Tampa. 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.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Socotra Islands (SCT) follows a heading of 52° (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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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