PEK
Beijing
China
11,655 km
7,242 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
11,655 km
7,242 mi / 6,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PEK TMS
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code PEK TMS
ICAO Code ZBAA FPST
City Beijing Sao Tome
Country China São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 116 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 0.380000, 6.710000

Beijing (PEK) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 11,655 kilometers (7,242 miles / 6,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:26 in Beijing, it's 13:26 in Sao Tome. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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