Distance From São Tomé International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, TMS - LGW Distance

The distance from São Tomé International Airport (TMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 3531 miles or 5683 kilometers or 3067 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.

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How long does it take to travel from São Tomé ( São Tomé and Principe ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Tomé and London takes around 8 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from São Tomé International Airport, São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 8 hours 7 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 - LGW

Kilometers		5683 km
Statute Miles		3531 miles
Nautical Miles		3067 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 7 minutes

São Tomé International Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - TMS to LGW Flight Path

Location of São Tomé International Airport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view São Tomé to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TMS - LGW

Time difference between São Tomé (São Tomé and Principe) and London (United Kingdom) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
São Tomé (São Tomé and Principe)	2025-12-14, 05:11:50 GMT
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-14, 05:11:50 GMT

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.

Origin

São Tomé International Airport (TMS / FPST) São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe

Destination

London Gatwick Airport (LGW / EGKK) London, United Kingdom