CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,365 km
6,440 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
10,365 km
6,440 mi / 5,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN TMS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code CUN TMS
ICAO Code MMUN FPST
City Cancun Sao Tome
Country Mexico São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 22 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 0.380000, 6.710000

Cancun (CUN) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 10,365 kilometers (6,440 miles / 5,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with São Tomé and Príncipe. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:03 in Cancun, it's 20:03 in Sao Tome. The 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 Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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