SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
13,204 km
8,205 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,204 km
8,205 mi / 7,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Aden
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SCT STL
Airport Name Socotra International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code SCT STL
ICAO Code OYSQ KSTL
City Socotra Islands St Louis
Country Yemen United States
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Chicago
Elevation 146 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 12.630000, 53.910000 38.750000, -90.370000

Socotra Islands (SCT) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,204 kilometers (8,205 miles / 7,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 07:47 in Socotra Islands, it's 22:47 in St Louis. 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 St Louis (STL) to Socotra Islands (SCT) follows a heading of 41° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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