MIA
Miami
United States
9,689 km
6,020 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
9,689 km
6,020 mi / 5,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

MIA TMS
Airport Name Miami International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code MIA TMS
ICAO Code KMIA FPST
City Miami Sao Tome
Country United States São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 9 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 0.380000, 6.710000

Miami (MIA) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 9,689 kilometers (6,020 miles / 5,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 02:35 in Miami, it's 07:35 in Sao Tome. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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