CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,628 km
2,255 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
3,628 km
2,255 mi / 1,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT SMS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code CPT SMS
ICAO Code FACT FMMS
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 151 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 3,628 kilometers (2,255 miles / 1,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Madagascar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:23 in Cape Town, it's 07:23 in Sainte Marie Airport.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 233° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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