The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 16,204 kilometers (10,069 miles / 8,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 09:03 in Houston, it's 18:03 in Sainte Marie Airport. With a 9-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 Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.