CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
9,758 km
6,063 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,758 km
6,063 mi / 5,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CNF SMS
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code CNF SMS
ICAO Code SBCF FMMS
City Belo Horizonte N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,715 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 9,758 kilometers (6,063 miles / 5,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 22:08 in Belo Horizonte, it's 04:08 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 2,708 feet between the two airports. Sainte Marie Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 250° (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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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