NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,250 km
1,398 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
2,250 km
1,398 mi / 1,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
142°
southeast

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NBO SMS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code NBO SMS
ICAO Code HKJK FMMS
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,330 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 2,250 kilometers (1,398 miles / 1,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Madagascar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:04 in Nairobi, it's 03:04 in Sainte Marie Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,323 feet between the two airports. Sainte Marie Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 320° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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