Paramaribo to Santana flights
Santana lies 792 km (492 mi) south-east of Paramaribo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 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 | Santana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Suriname | Brazil |
| Population | 223,757 | 118,803 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Paramaribo) | UTC-3 (America/Belem) |
| Nearest large airport | PBM, 46 km out | MCP, 15 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Santana
Crossing from Suriname into Brazil: money changes from the Dollar to the Real (BRL); traffic switches to the right; 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 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 Santana
Santana is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport (MCP), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport (regional) | MCP | 15 km (9 mi) | 6,890 ft | 56 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Santana from Paramaribo?
792 km (492 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Paramaribo.
How long does it take to get from Paramaribo to Santana by air?
About 1 h 46 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 Santana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Paramaribo to Santana flights?
Typically Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) to Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport (MCP).
What currency do I need in Santana?
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.