# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Sao Tome (TMS)

> 2,618 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,618 km / 1,627 mi / 1,414 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 275° (west)
- **Return heading**: 96° (east)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → São Tomé and Príncipe
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 02:06 in Kigali, it's 00:06 in Sao Tome)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,826 ft (TMS is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Sao Tome International Airport (TMS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tms-sao-tome-sao-tome-international-airport/1ef266de-dd85-69c4-ae5d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe
- ICAO: FPST
- Timezone: Africa/Sao_Tome
- Coordinates: 0.380000, 6.710000
- Elevation: 33 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:06 in Kigali, it's 00:06 in Sao Tome.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sao Tome International Airport (TMS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tms-sao-tome-sao-tome-international-airport/1ef266de-dd85-69c4-ae5d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)