BOG
Bogota
Colombia
8,991 km
5,587 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
8,991 km
5,587 mi / 4,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bogota
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

BOG TMS
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code BOG TMS
ICAO Code SKBO FPST
City Bogota Sao Tome
Country Colombia São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 8,361 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 0.380000, 6.710000

Bogota (BOG) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 8,991 kilometers (5,587 miles / 4,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:49 in Bogota, it's 14:49 in Sao Tome. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,328 feet between the two airports. Sao Tome International Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 275° (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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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