CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,214 km
2,618 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
4,214 km
2,618 mi / 2,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI TMS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code CAI TMS
ICAO Code HECA FPST
City Cairo Sao Tome
Country Egypt São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 382 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 0.380000, 6.710000

Cairo (CAI) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 4,214 kilometers (2,618 miles / 2,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Egypt with São Tomé and Príncipe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:55 in Cairo, it's 23:55 in Sao Tome.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 36° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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