How to get from Santarém to Manaos
There are 3 ways to get from Santarém to Manaos: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 20 min). By bus it's about 12 h 20 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 588 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 20 min | 588 km | Airlines: Air France, Azul, City Connexion Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines |
Bus | 12 h 20 minestimated | 764 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 9 hestimated | 764 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 Santarém y Manaos dura aproximadamente 1 h 20 min (588 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 12 h 20 min. En auto son unos 764 km por ruta, cerca de 9 h 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 Santarém to Manaos?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 20 min, by bus ~12 h 20 min and by car ~9 h.
Are there flights from Santarém to Manaos?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Santarém–Manaos route is operated by Air France, Azul, City Connexion Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 20 min and covers about 588 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Santarém to Manaos?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 20 min vs ~12 h 20 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 Santarém to Manaos?
It's about 764 km by road, roughly 9 h of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Santarém and Manaos?
In a straight line it's about 588 km between Santarém and Manaos.
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