CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,146 km
5,062 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
8,146 km
5,062 mi / 4,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB TMS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code CMB TMS
ICAO Code VCBI FPST
City Colombo Sao Tome
Country Sri Lanka São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 30 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 0.380000, 6.710000

Colombo (CMB) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 8,146 kilometers (5,062 miles / 4,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:53 in Colombo, it's 14:23 in Sao Tome. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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