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SOM to FFD: distance & flight time

San Tome (San Tomé Airport) → Fairford (RAF Fairford)

4,563 mi
7,343 km · 3,965 nm
9h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

4,563 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 25m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is SOM from FFD?

The flight distance from San Tome (SOM) to Fairford (FFD) is 4,563 miles (7,343 km, 3,965 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from SOM to FFD?

A nonstop flight takes about 9h 25m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between San Tome and Fairford?

Fairford is 5 hours ahead of San Tome.

What is the cheapest way to fly from SOM to FFD?

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