AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,853 km
5,501 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
8,853 km
5,501 mi / 4,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AMS SMS
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code AMS SMS
ICAO Code EHAM FMMS
City Amsterdam N/A
Country Netherlands Madagascar
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation -11 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 8,853 kilometers (5,501 miles / 4,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:47 in Amsterdam, it's 22:47 in Sainte Marie Airport.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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