Paramaribo to Santarém flights
Santarém lies 925 km (575 mi) south 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 56 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 | Santarém | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Suriname | Brazil |
| Population | 223,757 | 360,871 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Paramaribo) | UTC-3 (America/Santarem) |
| Nearest large airport | PBM, 46 km out | STM, 10 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Santarém
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 Santarém
Santarém is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport (STM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport (regional) | STM | 10 km (6 mi) | 7,874 ft | 198 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Santarém from Paramaribo?
925 km (575 mi) in a straight line, south of Paramaribo.
How long does it take to get from Paramaribo to Santarém by air?
About 1 h 56 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 Santarém?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Paramaribo to Santarém flights?
Typically Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) to Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport (STM).
What currency do I need in Santarém?
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.