RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,688 km
2,913 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
4,688 km
2,913 mi / 2,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

RUH SMS
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code RUH SMS
ICAO Code OERK FMMS
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,049 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 4,688 kilometers (2,913 miles / 2,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 12:00 in Riyadh, it's 12:00 in Sainte Marie Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,042 feet between the two airports. Sainte Marie Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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