TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
5,238 km
3,255 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,238 km
3,255 mi / 2,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Sao_Tome
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

TMS ZRH
Airport Name Sao Tome International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code TMS ZRH
ICAO Code FPST LSZH
City Sao Tome Zurich
Country São Tomé and Príncipe Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Sao_Tome Europe/Zurich
Elevation 33 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 0.380000, 6.710000 47.460000, 8.550000

Sao Tome (TMS) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,238 kilometers (3,255 miles / 2,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:22 in Sao Tome, it's 13:22 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,383 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Sao Tome International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Sao Tome (TMS) follows a heading of 183° (south). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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