How to get from Manaos to Tefé
There are 3 ways to get from Manaos to Tefé: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 15 min). By bus it's about 10 h 55 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 520 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 15 min | 520 km | Airlines: Azul |
Bus | 10 h 55 minestimated | 676 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 7 h 55 minestimated | 676 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Manaos y Tefé dura aproximadamente 1 h 15 min (520 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 10 h 55 min. En auto son unos 676 km por ruta, cerca de 7 h 55 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Manaos to Tefé?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 15 min, by bus ~10 h 55 min and by car ~7 h 55 min.
Are there flights from Manaos to Tefé?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Manaos–Tefé route is operated by Azul (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 15 min and covers about 520 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Manaos to Tefé?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 15 min vs ~10 h 55 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Manaos to Tefé?
It's about 676 km by road, roughly 7 h 55 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Manaos and Tefé?
In a straight line it's about 520 km between Manaos and Tefé.
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