GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
6,319 km
3,926 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
6,319 km
3,926 mi / 3,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU TMS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code GRU TMS
ICAO Code SBGR FPST
City Sao Paulo Sao Tome
Country Brazil São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 2,459 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 0.380000, 6.710000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 6,319 kilometers (3,926 miles / 3,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:54 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:54 in Sao Tome. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,426 feet between the two airports. Sao Tome International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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