JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,543 km
5,929 miles
OEM
Paloemeu
Suriname
Distance
9,543 km
5,929 mi / 5,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB OEM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Vincent Fayks Airport
IATA Code JNB OEM
ICAO Code FAOR SMPA
City Johannesburg Paloemeu
Country South Africa Suriname
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Paramaribo
Elevation 5,558 ft 714 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 3.350000, -55.440000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Paloemeu (OEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) in Paloemeu, Suriname is 9,543 kilometers (5,929 miles / 5,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 04:58 in Johannesburg, it's 23:58 in Paloemeu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,844 feet between the two airports. Vincent Fayks Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paloemeu (OEM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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