NAN
Nadi
Fiji
13,096 km
8,138 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
13,096 km
8,138 mi / 7,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
239°
west southwest

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NAN SMS
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code NAN SMS
ICAO Code NFFN FMMS
City Nadi N/A
Country Fiji Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 59 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Nadi (NAN) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 13,096 kilometers (8,138 miles / 7,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:58 in Nadi, it's 21:58 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 Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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