BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,753 km
5,439 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
8,753 km
5,439 mi / 4,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
136°
southeast

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BRU SMS
Airport Name Brussels Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code BRU SMS
ICAO Code EBBR FMMS
City Brussels N/A
Country Belgium Madagascar
Timezone Europe/Brussels Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 184 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Brussels (BRU) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 8,753 kilometers (5,439 miles / 4,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Belgium 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 02:20 in Brussels, it's 04:20 in Sainte Marie Airport.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 333° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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