LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
785 km
488 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
785 km
488 mi / 424 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS TMS
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code LOS TMS
ICAO Code DNMM FPST
City Lagos Sao Tome
Country Nigeria São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 135 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 0.380000, 6.710000

Lagos (LOS) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 785 kilometers (488 miles / 424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with São Tomé and Príncipe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:01 in Lagos, it's 14:01 in Sao Tome.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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