The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 15,615 kilometers (9,703 miles / 8,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 French Polynesia 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 09:12 in Papeete, it's 22:12 in Sainte Marie Airport. With a 13-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 Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 150° (south 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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.