HNL
Honolulu
United States
17,081 km
10,614 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
17,081 km
10,614 mi / 9,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HNL TMS
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code HNL TMS
ICAO Code PHNL FPST
City Honolulu Sao Tome
Country United States São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 13 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 0.380000, 6.710000

Honolulu (HNL) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 17,081 kilometers (10,614 miles / 9,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 13:57 in Honolulu, it's 23:57 in Sao Tome. With a 10-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 Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 326° (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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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