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Flights from Washington to Sao Tome Island

There are no direct flights from Washington to Sao Tome Island. 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
WASTMSLIS

Washington to Sao Tome Island at a glance

Fastest journey14h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or Accra

Best ways to fly from Washington 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
WAS Lisbon (LIS) TMS
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal, United Airlines · Leg 2: STP Airways, TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~15h 24m
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WAS Accra (ACC) TMS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal
Same alliance ~14h 21m
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WAS Lome (LFW) TMS
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Asky 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
+5hSao Tome Island vs Washington
Currency in Sao Tome Island
USD
Airports
IAD, DCA → TMS

Flights from Washington to Sao Tome Island: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Washington to Sao Tome Island?
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 Washington to Sao Tome Island?
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 Washington and Sao Tome Island?
The best connecting points are Lisbon (LIS), Accra (ACC) and Lome (LFW). TAP Air Portugal flies both legs via Lisbon, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Sao Tome Island?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Sao Tome Island: São Tomé International Airport (TMS).
What is the time difference between Washington and Sao Tome Island?
Sao Tome Island is 5 hours ahead of Washington.

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