SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
14,101 km
8,762 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
14,101 km
8,762 mi / 7,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SMS YOW
Airport Name Sainte Marie Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SMS YOW
ICAO Code FMMS CYOW
City N/A Ottawa
Country Madagascar Canada
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Toronto
Elevation 7 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -17.090000, 49.820000 45.320000, -75.670000

Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,101 kilometers (8,762 miles / 7,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:00 in Sainte Marie Airport, it's 21:00 in Ottawa. With a 8-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 Ottawa (YOW) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) follows a heading of 76° (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 Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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