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Connecting route · São Tomé and Príncipe → United States

Flights from Sao Tome Island to Washington

There are no direct flights from Sao Tome Island to Washington. The easiest way is one stop via Lisbon or Accra, about 15h 24m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 14h 21m
TMSWASLIS

Sao Tome Island to Washington at a glance

Fastest journey14h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or Accra

Best ways to fly from Sao Tome Island to Washington

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

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TMS Lisbon (LIS) WAS
Leg 1: STP Airways, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 24m
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TMS Accra (ACC) WAS
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: United Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 21m
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TMS Lome (LFW) WAS
Leg 1: Asky Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 21m
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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
9,441 km5,863 miles
Journey time
14h 21mestimate
Time difference
-5hWashington vs Sao Tome Island
Currency in Washington
USD
Airports
TMS → IAD, DCA

Flights from Sao Tome Island to Washington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sao Tome Island to Washington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lisbon, Accra and Lome. 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 Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,441 km.
Where do you change planes between Sao Tome Island and Washington?
The best connecting points are Lisbon (LIS), Accra (ACC) and Lome (LFW). STP Airways flies both legs via Lisbon, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Tome Island and Washington?
Sao Tome Island: São Tomé International Airport (TMS). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between Sao Tome Island and Washington?
Washington is 5 hours behind Sao Tome Island.

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