DEN
Denver
United States
16,487 km
10,244 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
16,487 km
10,244 mi / 8,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
52°
northeast

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DEN SMS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code DEN SMS
ICAO Code KDEN FMMS
City Denver N/A
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Denver Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,434 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Denver (DEN) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 16,487 kilometers (10,244 miles / 8,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:54 in Denver, it's 14:54 in Sainte Marie Airport. With a 10-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 5,427 feet between the two airports. Sainte Marie Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 321° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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