The distance from São Tomé International Airport (TMS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 5970 miles or 9608 kilometers or 5185 nautical miles.
The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.
9608 kilometers is the direct flight distance between São Tomé International Airport (São Tomé and Principe) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (United States).
How long does it take to travel from São Tomé ( São Tomé and Principe ) to Buffalo ( United States )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Tomé and Buffalo takes around 13 hours 43 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from São Tomé International Airport, São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is
13 hours 43 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.
Travel Distance Between the Airports • TMS - BUF
| Kilometers | | 9608 km |
| Statute Miles | | 5970 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 5185 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 13 hours 43 minutes |
São Tomé International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - TMS to BUF Flight Path
Location of São Tomé International Airport & Buffalo Niagara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view São Tomé to Buffalo nonstop flight path and travel direction.
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Nonstop flight route between São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe and Buffalo, United States.
Time Difference Between the Airports • TMS - BUF
Time difference between
São Tomé (São Tomé and Principe) and
Buffalo (United States) is 4 Hours.
Buffalo time is 4 Hours behind São Tomé.
| Location | Local Time |
| São Tomé (São Tomé and Principe) | 2026-04-29, 14:42:01 GMT |
| Buffalo (United States) | 2026-04-29, 10:42:01 EDT |
Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight?
Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.