LIM
Lima
Peru
13,347 km
8,294 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
13,347 km
8,294 mi / 7,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
118°
east southeast

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LIM SMS
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code LIM SMS
ICAO Code SPJC FMMS
City Lima N/A
Country Peru Madagascar
Timezone America/Lima Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 113 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Lima (LIM) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 13,347 kilometers (8,294 miles / 7,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:09 in Lima, it's 01:09 in Sainte Marie Airport. With a 8-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 Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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