DEN
Denver
United States
11,786 km
7,324 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
11,786 km
7,324 mi / 6,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Denver
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN TMS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code DEN TMS
ICAO Code KDEN FPST
City Denver Sao Tome
Country United States São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 5,434 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 0.380000, 6.710000

Denver (DEN) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 11,786 kilometers (7,324 miles / 6,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 United States 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 01:42 in Denver, it's 08:42 in Sao Tome. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,401 feet between the two airports. Sao Tome International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 312° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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