HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,847 km
4,254 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
6,847 km
4,254 mi / 3,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

HEL TMS
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code HEL TMS
ICAO Code EFHK FPST
City Helsinki Sao Tome
Country Finland São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 179 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 0.380000, 6.710000

Helsinki (HEL) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 6,847 kilometers (4,254 miles / 3,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:44 in Helsinki, it's 18:44 in Sao Tome.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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