LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
5,747 km
3,571 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
5,747 km
3,571 mi / 3,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
118°
east southeast

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LOS SMS
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code LOS SMS
ICAO Code DNMM FMMS
City Lagos N/A
Country Nigeria Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Lagos Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 135 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Lagos (LOS) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 5,747 kilometers (3,571 miles / 3,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Nigeria with Madagascar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:54 in Lagos, it's 00:54 in Sainte Marie Airport.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 293° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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