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There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Africa by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Ndjamena, travel

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    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane SDU - NDJ
    2. Walk from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Africaunknown unknown
    34h 25m

  2. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Ndjamena, travel

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane GIG - NDJ
    2. Walk from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Africaunknown unknown
    27h 27m

  3. Bus, bus to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, fly to Ndjamena, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Jacareíbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacareí to Tietê Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane GRU - NDJ
    4. Walk from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Africaunknown unknown
    33h

  4. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Salak Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Salak Airport (MVR)plane plane SDU - MVR
    2. Walk from Salak Airport (MVR) to Africaunknown unknown
    44h 59m

  5. Bus to Belo Horizonte Confins, fly to Ndjamena, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Belo Horizontebus bus
    2. Fly from Belo Horizonte Confins (CNF) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane CNF - NDJ
    3. Walk from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Africaunknown unknown
    43h 33m

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Ndjamena (NDJ) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration35h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$957Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,740.6 km
  • Duration: 34h 25m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Africa?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Africa. However, you can fly to Ndjamena (NDJ) then travel to Africa. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Ndjamena (NDJ), then travel to Africa.

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