Paramaribo to Kinshasa flights
Kinshasa lies 7,907 km (4,913 mi) east of Paramaribo, +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.
| Paramaribo | Kinshasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Suriname | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 223,757 | 16 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 281 m (922 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Paramaribo) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
| Nearest large airport | PBM, 46 km out | BZV, 11 km out |
Clocks in Kinshasa are 4 h ahead of Paramaribo right now, so a 10 h 53 min journey lands 14 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kinshasa
Crossing from Suriname into Democratic Republic of the Congo: money changes from the Dollar to the Franc (CDF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +243; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
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 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maya-Maya International Airport | BZV | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,827 ft | 1,048 ft |
| Ndjili International Airport | FIH | 16 km (10 mi) | 13,123 ft | 1,027 ft |
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Staying in Kinshasa
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Kinshasa. Of the 52 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (25), and 5 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 3,697 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kinshasa from Paramaribo?
7,907 km (4,913 mi) in a straight line, east of Paramaribo.
How long does it take to get from Paramaribo to Kinshasa 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 Paramaribo and Kinshasa?
Kinshasa is 4 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against America/Paramaribo).
Which airports are used for Paramaribo to Kinshasa flights?
Typically Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) to Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV); Kinshasa also has FIH.
What currency do I need in Kinshasa?
The Franc (CDF).
Where can I stay in Kinshasa?
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Kinshasa, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.