Paramaribo to Guarenas flights
Guarenas lies 1,360 km (845 mi) north-west of Paramaribo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 30 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.
| Paramaribo | Guarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Suriname | Venezuela |
| Population | 223,757 | 248,588 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 361 m (1,184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Paramaribo) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | PBM, 46 km out | CCS, 43 km out |
Clocks in Guarenas are 1 h behind Paramaribo right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands only 1 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Guarenas
Crossing from Suriname into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); traffic switches to the right; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Guarenas
Guarenas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | CCS | 43 km (27 mi) | 11,483 ft | 234 ft |
Book a flight to Guarenas
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Guarenas
Live rooms and prices for Guarenas are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Guarenas
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Guarenas from Paramaribo?
1,360 km (845 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Paramaribo.
How long does it take to get from Paramaribo to Guarenas by air?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paramaribo and Guarenas?
Guarenas is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Paramaribo).
Which airports are used for Paramaribo to Guarenas flights?
Typically Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) to Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS).
What currency do I need in Guarenas?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.