Flying across the Atlantic Ocean
Flying across the Atlantic Ocean (also called transatlantic or transpondian flight) is routine for many, especially for business, military, and diplomatic purposes, since the mid-20th century.
Between Africa and the AmericasThe only countries with direct flights to Africa are the United States, Canada, Brazil and Argentina.
Between Europe and North AmericaThe most common transatlantic routes are between the continents Europe and North America, especially between the west coast of Europe and the east coast of North America.
Between Europe and South AmericaThe largest European airports all have services to the largest South American airports Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Santiago.
Avoiding travel through the United States and CanadaBoth the United States and Canada do not allow sterile transit; full entry formalities (customs and immigration) are required even for international transit.
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