CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,757 km
5,441 miles
OEM
Paloemeu
Suriname
Distance
8,757 km
5,441 mi / 4,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT OEM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vincent Fayks Airport
IATA Code CPT OEM
ICAO Code FACT SMPA
City Cape Town Paloemeu
Country South Africa Suriname
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Paramaribo
Elevation 151 ft 714 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 3.350000, -55.440000

Cape Town (CPT) to Paloemeu (OEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) in Paloemeu, Suriname is 8,757 kilometers (5,441 miles / 4,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 03:23 in Cape Town, it's 22:23 in Paloemeu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Paloemeu (OEM) 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 Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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