Cayenne to Castanhal flights
Castanhal lies 849 km (527 mi) south-east of Cayenne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 50 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 | Castanhal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | French Guiana | Brazil |
| Population | 61,550 | 192,256 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Cayenne) | UTC-3 (America/Belem) |
| Nearest large airport | CAY, 13 km out | BEL, 62 km out |
| Postal codes | 97300–97399 CEDEX | 68740-000 |
What changes when you arrive in Castanhal
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 Castanhal
Castanhal is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL), 62 km (39 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport | BEL | 62 km (39 mi) | 9,186 ft | 54 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Castanhal from Cayenne?
849 km (527 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Cayenne.
How long does it take to get from Cayenne to Castanhal by air?
About 1 h 50 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 Castanhal?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cayenne to Castanhal flights?
Typically Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) to Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL).
What currency do I need in Castanhal?
The Real (BRL).
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.