CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,738 km
5,429 miles
DRJ
Drietabbetje
Suriname
Distance
8,738 km
5,429 mi / 4,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT DRJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Drietabbetje Airport
IATA Code CPT DRJ
ICAO Code FACT SMDA
City Cape Town Drietabbetje
Country South Africa Suriname
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Paramaribo
Elevation 151 ft 236 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 4.120000, -54.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Drietabbetje (DRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) in Drietabbetje, Suriname is 8,738 kilometers (5,429 miles / 4,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Suriname. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:00 in Cape Town, it's 05:00 in Drietabbetje. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Drietabbetje (DRJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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