Distance From São Tomé International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, TMS - PHL Distance

The distance from São Tomé International Airport (TMS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 5776 miles or 9295 kilometers or 5016 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 Philadelphia ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Tomé and Philadelphia takes around 13 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from São Tomé International Airport, São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, United States is 13 hours 16 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 - PHL

Kilometers		9295 km
Statute Miles		5776 miles
Nautical Miles		5016 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 16 minutes

São Tomé International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport Flight Route Map - TMS to PHL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe and Philadelphia, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe and Philadelphia, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TMS - PHL

Time difference between São Tomé (São Tomé and Principe) and Philadelphia (United States) is 4 Hours.
Philadelphia time is 4 Hours behind São Tomé.

Location	Local Time
São Tomé (São Tomé and Principe)	2026-06-13, 16:41:15 GMT
Philadelphia (United States)	2026-06-13, 12:41:15 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.

Origin

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

Destination

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL / KPHL) Philadelphia, United States