IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,844 km
4,253 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
6,844 km
4,253 mi / 3,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
157°
south southeast

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IST SMS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code IST SMS
ICAO Code LTFM FMMS
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Madagascar
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 325 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Istanbul (IST) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 6,844 kilometers (4,253 miles / 3,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 Turkey 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 16:12 in Istanbul, it's 16:12 in Sainte Marie Airport.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 342° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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