DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
9,349 km
5,809 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
9,349 km
5,809 mi / 5,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

DAC TMS
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code DAC TMS
ICAO Code VGHS FPST
City Dhaka Sao Tome
Country Bangladesh São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 30 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 0.380000, 6.710000

Dhaka (DAC) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 9,349 kilometers (5,809 miles / 5,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Bangladesh 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 16:04 in Dhaka, it's 10:04 in Sao Tome. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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