Petare to Paramaribo flights
Paramaribo lies 1,380 km (857 mi) east of Petare, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 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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| Petare | Paramaribo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Suriname |
| Population | 364,684 | 223,757 |
| Elevation | 846 m (2,776 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-3 (America/Paramaribo) |
| Nearest large airport | CCS, 24 km out | PBM, 46 km out |
Clocks in Paramaribo are 1 h ahead of Petare right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands 3 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Paramaribo
Crossing from Venezuela into Suriname: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano 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 Petare
Petare is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Petare?
1,380 km (857 mi) in a straight line, east of Petare.
How long does it take to get from Petare to Paramaribo by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Petare and Paramaribo?
Paramaribo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Paramaribo against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Petare to Paramaribo flights?
Typically Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) 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.