MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,758 km
6,685 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
10,758 km
6,685 mi / 5,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
83°
east

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MSP TMS
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code MSP TMS
ICAO Code KMSP FPST
City Minneapolis Sao Tome
Country United States São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 842 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 0.380000, 6.710000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 10,758 kilometers (6,685 miles / 5,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 07:07 in Minneapolis, it's 13:07 in Sao Tome. With a 6-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 Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 315° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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