Distance From Socotra International Airport to Tampa International Airport, SCT - TPA Distance

The distance from Socotra International Airport (SCT) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 8392 miles or 13506 kilometers or 7288 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Socotra Islands ( Yemen ) to Tampa ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Socotra Islands and Tampa takes around 19 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Socotra International Airport, Socotra Islands, Yemen to Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States is 19 hours 17 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SCT - TPA

Kilometers		13506 km
Statute Miles		8392 miles
Nautical Miles		7288 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 17 minutes

Socotra International Airport to Tampa International Airport Flight Route Map - SCT to TPA Flight Path

Location of Socotra International Airport & Tampa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Socotra Islands to Tampa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Socotra Islands, Yemen and Tampa, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Socotra Islands, Yemen and Tampa, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SCT - TPA

Time difference between Socotra Islands (Yemen) and Tampa (United States) is 8 Hours.
Tampa time is 8 Hours behind Socotra Islands.

Location	Local Time
Socotra Islands (Yemen)	2025-12-16, 18:53:38 +03
Tampa (United States)	2025-12-16, 10:53:38 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Socotra International Airport (SCT / OYSQ) Socotra Islands, Yemen

Destination

Tampa International Airport (TPA / KTPA) Tampa, United States