Distance From São Tomé International Airport to San Diego International Airport, TMS - SAN Distance

The distance from São Tomé International Airport (TMS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 8136 miles or 13093 kilometers or 7065 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 San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Tomé and San Diego takes around 18 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from São Tomé International Airport, São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 18 hours 42 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 - SAN

Kilometers		13093 km
Statute Miles		8136 miles
Nautical Miles		7065 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 42 minutes

São Tomé International Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - TMS to SAN Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TMS - SAN

Time difference between São Tomé (São Tomé and Principe) and San Diego (United States) is 7 Hours.
San Diego time is 7 Hours behind São Tomé.

Location	Local Time
São Tomé (São Tomé and Principe)	2026-07-28, 19:04:10 GMT
San Diego (United States)	2026-07-28, 12:04:10 PDT

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

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States