CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,232 km
5,115 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
8,232 km
5,115 mi / 4,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
243°
west southwest

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CAN SMS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code CAN SMS
ICAO Code ZGGG FMMS
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 50 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 8,232 kilometers (5,115 miles / 4,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:29 in Guangzhou, it's 16:29 in Sainte Marie Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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