HND
Tokyo
Japan
11,098 km
6,896 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
11,098 km
6,896 mi / 5,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
256°
west southwest

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HND SMS
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code HND SMS
ICAO Code RJTT FMMS
City Tokyo N/A
Country Japan Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 35 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Tokyo (HND) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 11,098 kilometers (6,896 miles / 5,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Japan 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 04:32 in Tokyo, it's 22:32 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.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 56° (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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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