BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
6,259 km
3,889 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
6,259 km
3,889 mi / 3,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BSB TMS
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code BSB TMS
ICAO Code SBBR FPST
City Brasilia Sao Tome
Country Brazil São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 3,497 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 0.380000, 6.710000

Brasilia (BSB) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 6,259 kilometers (3,889 miles / 3,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Brazil with São Tomé and Príncipe. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:27 in Brasilia, it's 15:27 in Sao Tome. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,464 feet between the two airports. Sao Tome International Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 251° (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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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