diff --git a/tests/unit/consensus/test_base.py b/tests/unit/consensus/test_base.py
index 4d878108..a85c9844 100644
--- a/tests/unit/consensus/test_base.py
+++ b/tests/unit/consensus/test_base.py
@@ -1741,7 +1741,7 @@ def get_vote():
         node_factory=node_factory_supplier,
     )
 
-    time.sleep(DEFAULT_FINALITY_WINDOW + 2)
+    time.sleep(DEFAULT_FINALITY_WINDOW + 5)
 
     assert (
         transactions_processor.get_transaction_by_hash(transaction.hash)["status"]