CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,608 km
3,484 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
5,608 km
3,484 mi / 3,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
157°
south southeast

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CAI SMS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code CAI SMS
ICAO Code HECA FMMS
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Cairo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 382 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Cairo (CAI) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 5,608 kilometers (3,484 miles / 3,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 Egypt with Madagascar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:55 in Cairo, it's 03:55 in Sainte Marie Airport.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 339° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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