TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
9,382 km
5,830 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,382 km
5,830 mi / 5,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Sao_Tome
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

TMS YOW
Airport Name Sao Tome International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code TMS YOW
ICAO Code FPST CYOW
City Sao Tome Ottawa
Country São Tomé and Príncipe Canada
Timezone Africa/Sao_Tome America/Toronto
Elevation 33 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 0.380000, 6.710000 45.320000, -75.670000

Sao Tome (TMS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,382 kilometers (5,830 miles / 5,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 São Tomé and Príncipe with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:13 in Sao Tome, it's 10:13 in Ottawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Sao Tome (TMS) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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