HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
10,935 km
6,795 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
10,935 km
6,795 mi / 5,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

HAN TMS
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code HAN TMS
ICAO Code VVNB FPST
City Hanoi Sao Tome
Country Vietnam São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 39 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 0.380000, 6.710000

Hanoi (HAN) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 10,935 kilometers (6,795 miles / 5,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Vietnam 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 19:55 in Hanoi, it's 12:55 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.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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