SCL
Santiago
Chile
8,874 km
5,514 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
8,874 km
5,514 mi / 4,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Santiago
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

SCL TMS
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code SCL TMS
ICAO Code SCEL FPST
City Santiago Sao Tome
Country Chile São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 1,555 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 0.380000, 6.710000

Santiago (SCL) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 8,874 kilometers (5,514 miles / 4,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Chile 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 10:56 in Santiago, it's 13:56 in Sao Tome. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,522 feet between the two airports. Sao Tome International Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 236° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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