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Flights from Johannesburg to Sao Tome Island

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Sao Tome Island. The easiest way is one stop via Luanda or Libreville, about 7h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 11m
JNBTMSNBJ

Johannesburg to Sao Tome Island at a glance

Fastest journey7h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Luanda or Libreville

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Sao Tome Island

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
JNB Luanda (NBJ) TMS
Leg 1: Airlink, TAAG Angola Airlines · Leg 2: TAAG Angola Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 11m
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JNB Libreville (LBV) TMS
Leg 1: Asky Airlines · Leg 2: Asky Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 21m
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JNB Accra (ACC) TMS
Leg 1: South African Airways · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal
Same alliance ~9h 32m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,733 km2,318 miles
Journey time
7h 11mestimate
Time difference
-2hSao Tome Island vs Johannesburg
Currency in Sao Tome Island
USD
Airports
JNB, HLA → TMS

Flights from Johannesburg to Sao Tome Island: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Sao Tome Island?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Luanda, Libreville and Accra. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sao Tome Island?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,733 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Sao Tome Island?
The best connecting points are Luanda (NBJ), Libreville (LBV) and Accra (ACC). Airlink flies both legs via Luanda, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Sao Tome Island?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Sao Tome Island: São Tomé International Airport (TMS).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Sao Tome Island?
Sao Tome Island is 2 hours behind Johannesburg.

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