About this route:

A direct, nonstop flight between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), Roanoke, Virginia, United States and Sainte Marie Airport (SMS), Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,097 miles (or 14,640 kilometers).

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Departure Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: ROA / KROA
Airport Names:
  1. Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
  2. Woodrum Field
Location: Roanoke, Virginia, United States
GPS Coordinates: 37°19'32"N by 79°58'32"W
Area Served: Roanoke Valley, New River Valley
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 1175 feet (358 meters)
# of Runways: 2
View all routes: Routes from ROA
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Arrival Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: SMS / FMMS
Airport Name: Sainte Marie Airport
Location: Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar
GPS Coordinates: 17°5'38"S by 49°48'56"E
Area Served: Sainte Marie, Analanjirofo, Madagascar
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 7 feet (2 meters)
# of Runways: 1
View all routes: Routes from SMS
More Information: SMS Maps & Info

Facts about Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA):

  • In addition to being known as "Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport", another name for ROA is "Woodrum Field".
  • The furthest airport from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,559 miles (18,603 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
  • After World War I, the idea of opening an airport to serve the Roanoke Valley became more of a priority for local leaders.
  • Originally 5,900 feet in length, an expansion to lengthen Runway 6/24 was originally envisioned in the 1970s.
  • In an effort to add more options for travelers in Roanoke, the airport added non-stop service to Orlando in May 2006 and Tampa in December 2006 with Allegiant Air.
  • The closest airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) is Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB), which is located 25 miles (40 kilometers) WSW of ROA.
  • Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) has 2 runways.
  • Landside facilities, or the facilities located outside the TSA security checkpoint, include check-in, car rental, baggage claim and a taxi hire.

Facts about Sainte Marie Airport (SMS):

  • The closest airport to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) is Toamasino Airport (TMM), which is located 76 miles (122 kilometers) SSW of SMS.
  • Because of Sainte Marie Airport's relatively low elevation of 7 feet, planes can take off or land at Sainte Marie Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
  • Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) currently has only 1 runway.
  • The furthest airport from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) is Guerrero Negro Airport (GUB), which is located 11,161 miles (17,962 kilometers) away in Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Map of Nearest Airports to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
125.12 miles (40.43 km) WSWVirginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB)Blacksburg, Virginia, United StatesView Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport on a map Set BCB as origin Airport Set BCB as destination Airport Get more information about Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport
240.81 miles (65.67 km) WSWNew River Valley Airport (PSK)Dublin, Virginia, United StatesView New River Valley Airport on a map Set PSK as origin Airport Set PSK as destination Airport Get more information about New River Valley Airport
342.55 miles (68.48 km) ELynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)Lynchburg, Virginia, United StatesView Lynchburg Regional Airport on a map Set LYH as origin Airport Set LYH as destination Airport Get more information about Lynchburg Regional Airport
443.52 miles (70.03 km) NNWGreenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)Lewisburg, West Virginia, United StatesView Greenbrier Valley Airport on a map Set LWB as origin Airport Set LWB as destination Airport Get more information about Greenbrier Valley Airport
562.86 miles (101.17 km) SEDanville Regional Airport (DAN)Danville, Virginia, United StatesView Danville Regional Airport on a map Set DAN as origin Airport Set DAN as destination Airport Get more information about Danville Regional Airport
667.75 miles (109.03 km) WMercer County Airport (BLF)Bluefield, West Virginia, United StatesView Mercer County Airport on a map Set BLF as origin Airport Set BLF as destination Airport Get more information about Mercer County Airport
770.54 miles (113.52 km) WNWRaleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW)Beckley, West Virginia, United StatesView Raleigh County Memorial Airport on a map Set BKW as origin Airport Set BKW as destination Airport Get more information about Raleigh County Memorial Airport
883.48 miles (134.34 km) SSmith Reynolds Airport (INT)Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United StatesView Smith Reynolds Airport on a map Set INT as origin Airport Set INT as destination Airport Get more information about Smith Reynolds Airport
984.86 miles (136.57 km) SPiedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)Greensboro, North Carolina, United StatesView Piedmont Triad International Airport on a map Set GSO as origin Airport Set GSO as destination Airport Get more information about Piedmont Triad International Airport
1087.61 miles (140.99 km) NEShenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)Staunton / Waynesboro / Harrisonburg, Virginia, United StatesView Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport on a map Set SHD as origin Airport Set SHD as destination Airport Get more information about Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
1198.32 miles (158.23 km) SWWilkes County Airport (IKB)North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United StatesView Wilkes County Airport on a map Set IKB as origin Airport Set IKB as destination Airport Get more information about Wilkes County Airport
12100.40 miles (161.57 km) NECharlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO)Charlottesville, Virginia, United StatesView Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport on a map Set CHO as origin Airport Set CHO as destination Airport Get more information about Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
13112.69 miles (181.35 km) EBlackstone Army Airfield Allen C. Perkinson Airport (BKT)Blackstone, Virginia, United StatesView Blackstone Army Airfield Allen C. Perkinson Airport on a map Set BKT as origin Airport Set BKT as destination Airport Get more information about Blackstone Army Airfield Allen C. Perkinson Airport
14114.25 miles (183.86 km) NWYeager Airport (CRW)Charleston, West Virginia, United StatesView Yeager Airport on a map Set CRW as origin Airport Set CRW as destination Airport Get more information about Yeager Airport
15119.44 miles (192.21 km) ENELouisa County Airport (LOW)Louisa, Virginia, United StatesView Louisa County Airport on a map Set LOW as origin Airport Set LOW as destination Airport Get more information about Louisa County Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
111,559.35 miles (18,602.93 km) WMargaret River Airport (MGV)Margaret River, Western Australia, AustraliaView Margaret River Airport on a map Set MGV as origin Airport Set MGV as destination Airport Get more information about Margaret River Airport
211,537.38 miles (18,567.57 km) WSWBusselton Regional Airport (BQB)Busselton, Western Australia, AustraliaView Busselton Regional Airport on a map Set BQB as origin Airport Set BQB as destination Airport Get more information about Busselton Regional Airport
311,514.82 miles (18,531.26 km) WSWBunbury Airport (BUY)Bunbury, Western Australia, AustraliaView Bunbury Airport on a map Set BUY as origin Airport Set BUY as destination Airport Get more information about Bunbury Airport
411,510.47 miles (18,524.26 km) WManjimup Airport (MJP)Manjimup, Western Australia, AustraliaView Manjimup Airport on a map Set MJP as origin Airport Set MJP as destination Airport Get more information about Manjimup Airport
511,483.10 miles (18,480.21 km) WSWRottnest Airport (RTS)Rottnest Island, Western Australia, AustraliaView Rottnest Airport on a map Set RTS as origin Airport Set RTS as destination Airport Get more information about Rottnest Airport
611,468.03 miles (18,455.96 km) WSWJandakot Airport (JAD)Jandakot, Western Australia, AustraliaView Jandakot Airport on a map Set JAD as origin Airport Set JAD as destination Airport Get more information about Jandakot Airport
711,458.68 miles (18,440.91 km) WSWPerth Airport (PER)Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaView Perth Airport on a map Set PER as origin Airport Set PER as destination Airport Get more information about Perth Airport
811,448.68 miles (18,424.81 km) WSWJurien Bay Airport (JUR)Jurien Bay, Western Australia, AustraliaView Jurien Bay Airport on a map Set JUR as origin Airport Set JUR as destination Airport Get more information about Jurien Bay Airport
911,432.39 miles (18,398.60 km) WAlbany Airport (ALH)Albany, Western Australia, AustraliaView Albany Airport on a map Set ALH as origin Airport Set ALH as destination Airport Get more information about Albany Airport
1011,415.77 miles (18,371.85 km) WKatanning Airport (KNI)Katanning, Western Australia, AustraliaView Katanning Airport on a map Set KNI as origin Airport Set KNI as destination Airport Get more information about Katanning Airport
1111,404.32 miles (18,353.43 km) WSWGeraldton Airport (GET)Geraldton, Western Australia, AustraliaView Geraldton Airport on a map Set GET as origin Airport Set GET as destination Airport Get more information about Geraldton Airport
1211,375.45 miles (18,306.97 km) SWKalbarri Airport (KAX)Kalbarri, Western Australia, AustraliaView Kalbarri Airport on a map Set KAX as origin Airport Set KAX as destination Airport Get more information about Kalbarri Airport
1311,357.77 miles (18,278.51 km) WSWMorawa Airport (MWB)Morawa, Western Australia, AustraliaView Morawa Airport on a map Set MWB as origin Airport Set MWB as destination Airport Get more information about Morawa Airport
1411,351.99 miles (18,269.22 km) WSWMullewa Airport (MXU)Mullewa, Western Australia, AustraliaView Mullewa Airport on a map Set MXU as origin Airport Set MXU as destination Airport Get more information about Mullewa Airport
1511,316.75 miles (18,212.49 km) SWShark Bay Airport (MJK)Monkey Mia, Western Australia, AustraliaView Shark Bay Airport on a map Set MJK as origin Airport Set MJK as destination Airport Get more information about Shark Bay Airport

Map of Nearest Airports to Sainte Marie Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Sainte Marie Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
175.51 miles (121.52 km) SSWToamasino Airport (TMM)Toamasina, MadagascarView Toamasino Airport on a map Set TMM as destination Airport Set TMM as destination Airport Get more information about Toamasino Airport
2109.66 miles (176.48 km) NWMandritsara Airport (WMA)Mandritsara, MadagascarView Mandritsara Airport on a map Set WMA as destination Airport Set WMA as destination Airport Get more information about Mandritsara Airport
3147.27 miles (237.02 km) WTsaratanana Airport (TTS)Tsaratanana, Madagascar.View Tsaratanana Airport on a map Set TTS as destination Airport Set TTS as destination Airport Get more information about Tsaratanana Airport
4148.54 miles (239.05 km) NNEAntsirabato Airport (ANM)Antalaha, MadagascarView Antsirabato Airport on a map Set ANM as destination Airport Set ANM as destination Airport Get more information about Antsirabato Airport
5179.31 miles (288.56 km) NWPort Bergé Airport (WPB)Port Bergé, MadagascarView Port Bergé Airport on a map Set WPB as destination Airport Set WPB as destination Airport Get more information about Port Bergé Airport
6193.49 miles (311.40 km) SWIvato International Airport (TNR)Antananarivo, MadagascarView Ivato International Airport on a map Set TNR as destination Airport Set TNR as destination Airport Get more information about Ivato International Airport
7218.14 miles (351.06 km) NWAnalalava Airport (HVA)Analalava, MadagascarView Analalava Airport on a map Set HVA as destination Airport Set HVA as destination Airport Get more information about Analalava Airport
8249.90 miles (402.17 km) WNWAmborovy Airport (MJN)Mahajanga, MadagascarView Amborovy Airport on a map Set MJN as destination Airport Set MJN as destination Airport Get more information about Amborovy Airport
9255.83 miles (411.71 km) NNWAmbanja Airport (IVA)Ambanja, MadagascarView Ambanja Airport on a map Set IVA as destination Airport Set IVA as destination Airport Get more information about Ambanja Airport
10272.99 miles (439.33 km) WSWTsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS)Tsiroanomandidy, MadagascarView Tsiroanomandidy Airport on a map Set WTS as destination Airport Set WTS as destination Airport Get more information about Tsiroanomandidy Airport
11275.44 miles (443.27 km) NNWAmbilobe Airport (AMB)Ambilobe, MadagascarView Ambilobe Airport on a map Set AMB as destination Airport Set AMB as destination Airport Get more information about Ambilobe Airport
12279.38 miles (449.62 km) WAmbatomainty Airport (AMY)Ambatomainty, MadagascarView Ambatomainty Airport on a map Set AMY as destination Airport Set AMY as destination Airport Get more information about Ambatomainty Airport
13299.34 miles (481.74 km) SSWMananjary Airport (MNJ)Mananjary, MadagascarView Mananjary Airport on a map Set MNJ as destination Airport Set MNJ as destination Airport Get more information about Mananjary Airport
14302.75 miles (487.22 km) WNWSoalala Airport (DWB)Soalala, MadagascarView Soalala Airport on a map Set DWB as destination Airport Set DWB as destination Airport Get more information about Soalala Airport
15320.40 miles (515.63 km) WSWAnkavandra Airport (JVA)Ankavandra, MadagascarView Ankavandra Airport on a map Set JVA as destination Airport Set JVA as destination Airport Get more information about Ankavandra Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Sainte Marie Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Sainte Marie Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
111,160.95 miles (17,961.77 km) NWGuerrero Negro Airport (GUB)Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, MexicoView Guerrero Negro Airport on a map Set GUB as destination Airport Set GUB as destination Airport Get more information about Guerrero Negro Airport
211,121.21 miles (17,897.80 km) WNWCiudad Constitución Airport (CUA)Ciudad Constitución, Baja California Sur, MexicoView Ciudad Constitución Airport on a map Set CUA as destination Airport Set CUA as destination Airport Get more information about Ciudad Constitución Airport
311,112.23 miles (17,883.35 km) NWEnsenada Airport (ESE)Ensenada, Baja California, MexicoView Ensenada Airport on a map Set ESE as destination Airport Set ESE as destination Airport Get more information about Ensenada Airport
411,103.17 miles (17,868.77 km) NNWSanta Cruz Island Airport (SZN)Santa Barbara, California, United StatesView Santa Cruz Island Airport on a map Set SZN as destination Airport Set SZN as destination Airport Get more information about Santa Cruz Island Airport
511,101.15 miles (17,865.52 km) NWBahía de los Ángeles Airport (BHL)Bahía de los Ángeles, Baja California, MéxicoView Bahía de los Ángeles Airport on a map Set BHL as destination Airport Set BHL as destination Airport Get more information about Bahía de los Ángeles Airport
611,093.48 miles (17,853.19 km) NNWCatalina AirportBuffalo Springs Airport (CIB)Avalon, California, United StatesView Catalina AirportBuffalo Springs Airport on a map Set CIB as destination Airport Set CIB as destination Airport Get more information about Catalina AirportBuffalo Springs Airport
711,092.50 miles (17,851.61 km) NWNaval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach (NRS)Imperial Beach, California, United StatesView Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach on a map Set NRS as destination Airport Set NRS as destination Airport Get more information about Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach
811,089.23 miles (17,846.34 km) NWNAS North Island (NZY)San Diego, California, United StatesView NAS North Island on a map Set NZY as destination Airport Set NZY as destination Airport Get more information about NAS North Island
911,088.31 miles (17,844.86 km) NWTijuana International Airport (TIJ)Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoView Tijuana International Airport on a map Set TIJ as destination Airport Set TIJ as destination Airport Get more information about Tijuana International Airport
1011,087.06 miles (17,842.84 km) NWBrown Field Municipal Airport (SDM)San Diego, California, United StatesView Brown Field Municipal Airport on a map Set SDM as destination Airport Set SDM as destination Airport Get more information about Brown Field Municipal Airport
1111,086.45 miles (17,841.87 km) NWSan Diego International Airport (SAN)San Diego, California, United StatesView San Diego International Airport on a map Set SAN as destination Airport Set SAN as destination Airport Get more information about San Diego International Airport
1211,082.62 miles (17,835.71 km) NNWLompoc Airport (LPC)Lompoc, California, United StatesView Lompoc Airport on a map Set LPC as destination Airport Set LPC as destination Airport Get more information about Lompoc Airport
1311,081.44 miles (17,833.81 km) WNWLoreto International Airport (LTO)Loreto, Baja California Sur, MexicoView Loreto International Airport on a map Set LTO as destination Airport Set LTO as destination Airport Get more information about Loreto International Airport
1411,081.30 miles (17,833.57 km) NNWVandenberg Air Force Base (VBG)Lompoc, California, United StatesView Vandenberg Air Force Base on a map Set VBG as destination Airport Set VBG as destination Airport Get more information about Vandenberg Air Force Base
1511,080.22 miles (17,831.85 km) NWMontgomery Field (MYF)San Diego, California, United StatesView Montgomery Field on a map Set MYF as destination Airport Set MYF as destination Airport Get more information about Montgomery Field