ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
6,404 km
3,980 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
6,404 km
3,980 mi / 3,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ SMS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code ABJ SMS
ICAO Code DIAP FMMS
City Abidjan N/A
Country Ivory Coast Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 21 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 6,404 kilometers (3,980 miles / 3,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Madagascar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:00 in Abidjan, it's 21:00 in Sainte Marie Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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