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Flights from Sao Tome Island to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Sao Tome Island to Johannesburg. 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
TMSJNBNBJ

Sao Tome Island to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey7h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Luanda or Libreville

Best ways to fly from Sao Tome Island to Johannesburg

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

1
TMS Luanda (NBJ) JNB
Leg 1: TAAG Angola Airlines · Leg 2: Airlink, TAAG Angola Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 11m
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TMS Libreville (LBV) JNB
Leg 1: Asky Airlines · Leg 2: Asky Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 21m
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3
TMS Accra (ACC) JNB
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: South African Airways
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
+2hJohannesburg vs Sao Tome Island
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
TMS → JNB, HLA

Flights from Sao Tome Island to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sao Tome Island to Johannesburg?
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 Sao Tome Island to Johannesburg?
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 Sao Tome Island and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Luanda (NBJ), Libreville (LBV) and Accra (ACC). TAAG Angola Airlines flies both legs via Luanda, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Tome Island and Johannesburg?
Sao Tome Island: São Tomé International Airport (TMS). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Sao Tome Island and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 2 hours ahead of Sao Tome Island.

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