KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,872 km
5,513 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
8,872 km
5,513 mi / 4,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM TMS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code KTM TMS
ICAO Code VNKT FPST
City Kathmandu Sao Tome
Country Nepal São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 4,390 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 0.380000, 6.710000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 8,872 kilometers (5,513 miles / 4,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Nepal 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 17:28 in Kathmandu, it's 11:43 in Sao Tome. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,357 feet between the two airports. Sao Tome International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 62° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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