PEK
Beijing
China
9,373 km
5,824 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,373 km
5,824 mi / 5,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
242°
west southwest

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PEK SMS
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code PEK SMS
ICAO Code ZBAA FMMS
City Beijing N/A
Country China Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 116 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Beijing (PEK) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 9,373 kilometers (5,824 miles / 5,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:20 in Beijing, it's 08:20 in Sainte Marie Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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