SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
9,039 km
5,617 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
9,039 km
5,617 mi / 4,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SMS TPE
Airport Name Sainte Marie Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code SMS TPE
ICAO Code FMMS RCTP
City N/A Taipei
Country Madagascar Taiwan
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Asia/Taipei
Elevation 7 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -17.090000, 49.820000 25.080000, 121.230000

Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 9,039 kilometers (5,617 miles / 4,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:19 in Sainte Marie Airport, it's 07:19 in Taipei. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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