CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,871 km
5,512 miles
PBM
Zandery
Suriname
Distance
8,871 km
5,512 mi / 4,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT PBM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
IATA Code CPT PBM
ICAO Code FACT SMJP
City Cape Town Zandery
Country South Africa Suriname
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Paramaribo
Elevation 151 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 5.450000, -55.190000

Cape Town (CPT) to Zandery (PBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) in Zandery, Suriname is 8,871 kilometers (5,512 miles / 4,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 22:20 in Cape Town, it's 17:20 in Zandery. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zandery (PBM) 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 Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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