MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,446 km
5,248 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
8,446 km
5,248 mi / 4,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
128°
southeast

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MAD SMS
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code MAD SMS
ICAO Code LEMD FMMS
City Madrid N/A
Country Spain Madagascar
Timezone Europe/Madrid Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,001 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Madrid (MAD) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 8,446 kilometers (5,248 miles / 4,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:21 in Madrid, it's 13:21 in Sainte Marie Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,994 feet between the two airports. Sainte Marie Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 321° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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