RIX
Riga
Latvia
6,473 km
4,022 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
6,473 km
4,022 mi / 3,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Riga
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RIX TMS
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code RIX TMS
ICAO Code EVRA FPST
City Riga Sao Tome
Country Latvia São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 36 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 0.380000, 6.710000

Riga (RIX) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 6,473 kilometers (4,022 miles / 3,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Latvia with São Tomé and Príncipe. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:54 in Riga, it's 13:54 in Sao Tome.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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