HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,893 km
5,526 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
8,893 km
5,526 mi / 4,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HEL SMS
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code HEL SMS
ICAO Code EFHK FMMS
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland Madagascar
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 179 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Helsinki (HEL) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 8,893 kilometers (5,526 miles / 4,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:57 in Helsinki, it's 14:57 in Sainte Marie Airport.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 348° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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