ADL
Adelaide
Australia
8,816 km
5,478 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
8,816 km
5,478 mi / 4,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
257°
west southwest

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ADL SMS
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code ADL SMS
ICAO Code YPAD FMMS
City Adelaide N/A
Country Australia Madagascar
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 20 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Adelaide (ADL) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 8,816 kilometers (5,478 miles / 4,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Australia with Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:04 in Adelaide, it's 16:34 in Sainte Marie Airport. With a 7.5-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 Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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