PTY
Tocumen
Panama
9,572 km
5,947 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
9,572 km
5,947 mi / 5,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Panama
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

PTY TMS
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code PTY TMS
ICAO Code MPTO FPST
City Tocumen Sao Tome
Country Panama São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 135 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 0.380000, 6.710000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 9,572 kilometers (5,947 miles / 5,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Panama 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 03:57 in Tocumen, it's 08:57 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 Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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