Luanda to São Tomé flights
São Tomé lies 1,249 km (776 mi) north-west of Luanda, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Luanda | São Tomé | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Angola | Sao Tome and Principe |
| Population | 2.8 million | 53,300 |
| Elevation | 73 m (240 ft) | 140 m (459 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) | UTC+0 (Africa/Sao_Tome) |
| Nearest large airport | LAD, 2 km out | TMS, 5 km out |
Clocks in São Tomé are 1 h behind Luanda right now, so a 2 h 21 min journey lands only 1 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in São Tomé
Crossing from Angola into Sao Tome and Principe: money changes from the Kwanza to the Dobra (STN); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +239; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Luanda
Luanda is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, whose 12,190-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ, 38 km).
Arriving in São Tomé
São Tomé is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is São Tomé International Airport (TMS), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,283 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Tomé International Airport | TMS | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,283 ft | 33 ft |
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Common questions
How far is São Tomé from Luanda?
1,249 km (776 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Luanda.
How long does it take to get from Luanda to São Tomé by air?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Luanda and São Tomé?
São Tomé is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Sao_Tome against Africa/Luanda).
Which airports are used for Luanda to São Tomé flights?
Typically Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) to São Tomé International Airport (TMS).
What currency do I need in São Tomé?
The Dobra (STN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.