Kinshasa to Paramaribo flights
Paramaribo lies 7,907 km (4,913 mi) west of Kinshasa, -4 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 53 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.
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| Kinshasa | Paramaribo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Suriname |
| Population | 16 million | 223,757 |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC-3 (America/Paramaribo) |
| Nearest large airport | BZV, 11 km out | PBM, 46 km out |
Clocks in Paramaribo are 4 h behind Kinshasa right now, so a 10 h 53 min journey lands only 6 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Paramaribo
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Suriname: money changes from the Franc to the Dollar (SRD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +597; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kinshasa
Kinshasa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ndjili International Airport (FIH, 16 km).
Arriving in Paramaribo
Paramaribo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM), 46 km (29 mi) from the centre, whose 11,417-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | PBM | 46 km (29 mi) | 11,417 ft | 59 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Paramaribo from Kinshasa?
7,907 km (4,913 mi) in a straight line, west of Kinshasa.
How long does it take to get from Kinshasa to Paramaribo by air?
About 10 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kinshasa and Paramaribo?
Paramaribo is 4 h behind at the moment (America/Paramaribo against Africa/Kinshasa).
Which airports are used for Kinshasa to Paramaribo flights?
Typically Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM).
What currency do I need in Paramaribo?
The Dollar (SRD).
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.