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Flights between Praia, Santiago Island (RAI) and Sao Tome (TMS)

Praia International Airport, Cape Verde ↔ São Tomé International Airport, Sao Tome and Principe

A direct route between Praia, Santiago Island and Sao Tome appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

DT
Distance
3,692 km
2,294 miles
Est. flight time
5h 7m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Cape Verde

Jan
21°
26/16
Feb
21°
26/16
Mar
21°
26/16
Apr
21°
26/16
May
22°
27/17
Jun
23°
28/18
Jul
24°
29/19
Aug
25°
30/20
Sep
26°
31/21
Oct
26°
31/21
Nov
25°
30/20
Dec
23°
28/18

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Sao Tome and Principe

Jan
25°
30/20
Feb
25°
30/20
Mar
25°
30/20
Apr
25°
30/20
May
25°
30/20
Jun
24°
29/19
Jul
23°
28/18
Aug
23°
28/18
Sep
23°
28/18
Oct
24°
29/19
Nov
24°
29/19
Dec
25°
30/20

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Cape Verde: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Praia, Santiago Island from Sao Tome?

Praia, Santiago Island (RAI) and Sao Tome (TMS) are around 3,692 km (2,294 miles) apart — an estimated 5h 7m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the RAI–TMS route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include DT. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Praia, Santiago Island and Sao Tome?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Sao Tome and Principe?

Across Sao Tome and Principe, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 25°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for Cape Verde?

The UK FCDO currently rates Cape Verde as Normal precautions. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.