Distance From São Tomé International Airport to Melbourne International Airport, TMS - MEL Distance

The distance from São Tomé International Airport (TMS) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 8734 miles or 14055 kilometers or 7584 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from São Tomé ( São Tomé and Principe ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Tomé and Melbourne takes around 20 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from São Tomé International Airport, São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 20 hours 4 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 - MEL

Kilometers		14055 km
Statute Miles		8734 miles
Nautical Miles		7584 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 4 minutes

São Tomé International Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - TMS to MEL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TMS - MEL

Time difference between São Tomé (São Tomé and Principe) and Melbourne (Australia) is 10 Hours.
Melbourne time is 10 Hours ahead of São Tomé.

Location	Local Time
São Tomé (São Tomé and Principe)	2026-07-28, 19:02:28 GMT
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-07-29, 05:02:28 AEST

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

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia