NRT
Tokyo
Japan
13,768 km
8,555 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
13,768 km
8,555 mi / 7,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NRT TMS
Airport Name Narita International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code NRT TMS
ICAO Code RJAA FPST
City Tokyo Sao Tome
Country Japan São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 141 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 0.380000, 6.710000

Tokyo (NRT) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 13,768 kilometers (8,555 miles / 7,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Japan 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 04:18 in Tokyo, it's 19:18 in Sao Tome. With a 9-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 Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 45° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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