The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 10,285 kilometers (6,391 miles / 5,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:33 in Brasilia, it's 17:33 in Sainte Marie Airport. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,490 feet between the two airports. Sainte Marie Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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