Cayenne to Manaus flights
Manaus lies 1,237 km (768 mi) south-west of Cayenne, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 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.
| Cayenne | Manaus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | French Guiana | Brazil |
| Population | 61,550 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Cayenne) | UTC-4 (America/Manaus) |
| Nearest large airport | CAY, 13 km out | MAO, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 97300–97399 CEDEX | 69000-000 |
Clocks in Manaus are 1 h behind Cayenne right now, so a 2 h 20 min journey lands only 1 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Manaus
Crossing from French Guiana into Brazil: money changes from the Euro to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cayenne
Cayenne is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 10,486-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Manaus
Manaus is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Gomes International Airport | MAO | 8 km (5 mi) | 8,858 ft | 264 ft |
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Staying in Manaus
Our booking partner lists 354 places to stay in Manaus. Of the 180 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (92), and 10 are five-star. Across 70 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 71,675 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Manaus from Cayenne?
1,237 km (768 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cayenne.
How long does it take to get from Cayenne to Manaus by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cayenne and Manaus?
Manaus is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Manaus against America/Cayenne).
Which airports are used for Cayenne to Manaus flights?
Typically Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO).
What currency do I need in Manaus?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Manaus?
Our booking partner lists 354 places to stay in Manaus, bookable on this site.
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.