SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
6,973 km
4,333 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
6,973 km
4,333 mi / 3,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SGN SMS
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code SGN SMS
ICAO Code VVTS FMMS
City Ho Chi Minh City N/A
Country Vietnam Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 33 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 6,973 kilometers (4,333 miles / 3,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Vietnam 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 02:47 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 22:47 in Sainte Marie Airport. The 4-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 Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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