Nonstop flight route between Zanderij (near Paramaribo), Suriname and Ambanja, Madagascar:
Departure Airport:
(5°27'10"N by 55°11'16"W)
Arrival Airport:
(13°37'59"S by 48°27'0"E)
Distance from PBM to IVA:
7,220.75 miles (11,620.64 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM), Zanderij (near Paramaribo), Suriname and Ambanja Airport (IVA), Ambanja, Madagascar would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,221 miles (or 11,621 kilometers).
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Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PBM / SMJP |
| Airport Name: | Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport |
| Location: | Zanderij (near Paramaribo), Suriname |
| GPS Coordinates: | 5°27'10"N by 55°11'16"W |
| Area Served: | Paramaribo |
| Operator/Owner: | Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (JAPIA) Corporation |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 59 feet (18 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PBM |
| More Information: | PBM Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | IVA / FMNJ |
| Airport Name: | Ambanja Airport |
| Location: | Ambanja, Madagascar |
| GPS Coordinates: | 13°37'59"S by 48°27'0"E |
| Area Served: | Ambanja, Madagascar |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| View all routes: | Routes from IVA |
| More Information: | IVA Maps & Info |
Facts about Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM):
- The furthest airport from Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) is Betoambari Airport (BUW), which is nearly antipodal to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (meaning Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Betoambari Airport), and is located 12,282 miles (19,767 kilometers) away in Bau-Bau, Buton, Indonesia.
- Operations From Zandery Field consisted of coastal, convoy and anti-submarine patrols until 31 October 1942.
- The closest airport to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) is Zorg en Hoop Airport (ORG), which is located 25 miles (40 kilometers) N of PBM.
- Because of Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport's relatively low elevation of 59 feet, planes can take off or land at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Prior to World War II, Zandery Airport was a Pan American World Airways stop.
- Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Ambanja Airport (IVA):
- The furthest airport from Ambanja Airport (IVA) is Guerrero Negro Airport (GUB), which is located 10,934 miles (17,596 kilometers) away in Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
- The closest airport to Ambanja Airport (IVA) is Ambilobe Airport (AMB), which is located 47 miles (76 kilometers) NE of IVA.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 24.78 miles (39.88 km) N | Zorg en Hoop Airport (ORG) | Paramaribo, Suriname |     |
| 2 | 75.96 miles (122.25 km) SSW | Laduani Airstrip (LDO) | Ladouanie, Suriname | |
| 3 | 78.38 miles (126.14 km) E | Albina Airstrip (ABN) | Albina, Suriname | |
| 4 | 83.40 miles (134.21 km) WNW | Totness Airstrip (TOT) | Totness, Coronie, Suriname | |
| 5 | 87.28 miles (140.46 km) SSW | Botopasi Airstrip (BTO) | Botopasi, Suriname | |
| 6 | 92.87 miles (149.45 km) SE | Stoelmans Eiland Airstrip (SMZ) | Stoelmans Eiland, Suriname | |
| 7 | 99.05 miles (159.40 km) SSE | Drietabbetje Airstrip (DRJ) | Drietabbetje, Suriname | |
| 8 | 101.74 miles (163.73 km) WNW | Wageningen Airstrip (AGI) | Wageningen, Suriname | |
| 9 | 102.01 miles (164.17 km) SSW | Djoemoe Airstrip (DOE) | Djumu (Djoemoe), Suriname | |
| 10 | 110.69 miles (178.14 km) SSW | Cayana Airstrip (AAJ) | Awaradam, Suriname | |
| 11 | 131.96 miles (212.36 km) WNW | Majoor Henry Fernandes Airport (ICK) | Nieuw-Nickerie, Suriname | |
| 12 | 137.34 miles (221.02 km) W | Washabo Airstrip (WSO) | Washabo, Suriname | |
| 13 | 146.61 miles (235.94 km) S | Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) | Paloemeu, Suriname | |
| 14 | 147.20 miles (236.89 km) SSE | Maripasoula Airport (MPY) | Maripasoula, French Guiana | |
| 15 | 163.23 miles (262.70 km) SSW | Tepoe Airstrip (KCB) | Kasikasima, Suriname | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,282.45 miles (19,766.63 km) E | Betoambari Airport (BUW) | Bau-Bau, Buton, Indonesia | |
| 2 | 12,266.30 miles (19,740.65 km) SW | Namrole Airport (NRE) | Buru, Indonesia | |
| 3 | 12,251.12 miles (19,716.22 km) S | Alor Island Airport (ARD) | Alor Island, Indonesia | |
| 4 | 12,246.68 miles (19,709.07 km) ESE | Haluoleo Airport (WMA) (KDI) | Kendari, Indonesia | |
| 5 | 12,217.53 miles (19,662.16 km) SSW | Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) | Dili, East Timor (Timor-Leste) | |
| 6 | 12,200.70 miles (19,635.08 km) SSW | Baucau Airport (BCH) | Baucau, East Timor | |
| 7 | 12,181.01 miles (19,603.39 km) WSW | Pattimura Airport (PTA) (AMQ) | Ambon, Indonesia | |
| 8 | 12,176.71 miles (19,596.47 km) SSW | Viqueque Airport (VIQ) | Viqueque, East Timor | |
| 9 | 12,168.61 miles (19,583.44 km) S | Haliwen Airport (ABU) | Atambua, Indonesia | |
| 10 | 12,154.50 miles (19,560.72 km) SE | Wonopito Airport (LWE) | Lewoleba, Indonesia | |
| 11 | 12,154.49 miles (19,560.71 km) SE | Frans Seda Airport (MOF) | Maumere, Indonesia | |
| 12 | 12,124.66 miles (19,512.69 km) SE | Soroako Airport (SQR) | Soroako, Indonesia | |
| 13 | 12,118.38 miles (19,502.60 km) WSW | Arso Airport (ARJ) | Arso, Indonesia | |
| 14 | 12,118.38 miles (19,502.60 km) WSW | Amahai Airport (AHI) | Amahai, Indonesia | |
| 15 | 12,117.84 miles (19,501.72 km) SE | H. Hasan Aroeboesman Airport (ENE) | Ende, Flores, Indonesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 47.45 miles (76.37 km) NE | Ambilobe Airport (AMB) | Ambilobe, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 82.78 miles (133.23 km) SSW | Analalava Airport (HVA) | Analalava, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 105.28 miles (169.43 km) NNE | Arrachart Airport (DIE) | Antsiranana, Madagascar | |
| 4 | 145.77 miles (234.59 km) SSW | Port Bergé Airport (WPB) | Port Bergé, Madagascar | |
| 5 | 153.03 miles (246.28 km) S | Mandritsara Airport (WMA) | Mandritsara, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 156.79 miles (252.33 km) SE | Antsirabato Airport (ANM) | Antalaha, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 198.53 miles (319.51 km) SW | Amborovy Airport (MJN) | Mahajanga, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 220.70 miles (355.18 km) WNW | Dzaoudzi Pamandzi International Airport (DZA) | Dzaoudzi, Mayotte | |
| 9 | 222.39 miles (357.90 km) SSW | Tsaratanana Airport (TTS) | Tsaratanana, Madagascar. | |
| 10 | 255.83 miles (411.71 km) SSE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 266.52 miles (428.91 km) SW | Soalala Airport (DWB) | Soalala, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 289.93 miles (466.60 km) WNW | Ouani Airport (FMCV- Port of Soap) (AJN) | Anjouan, Comoros | |
| 13 | 315.55 miles (507.83 km) SSE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 337.26 miles (542.77 km) SSW | Ambatomainty Airport (AMY) | Ambatomainty, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 340.75 miles (548.38 km) SW | Besalampy Airport (BPY) | Besalampy, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,933.85 miles (17,596.28 km) NW | Guerrero Negro Airport (GUB) | Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 2 | 10,919.53 miles (17,573.24 km) NW | Ciudad Constitución Airport (CUA) | Ciudad Constitución, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 3 | 10,877.93 miles (17,506.30 km) WNW | Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP) | La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 4 | 10,874.15 miles (17,500.20 km) NW | Loreto International Airport (LTO) | Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 5 | 10,871.00 miles (17,495.14 km) NW | Bahía de los Ángeles Airport (BHL) | Bahía de los Ángeles, Baja California, México | |
| 6 | 10,865.22 miles (17,485.84 km) NW | Ensenada Airport (ESE) | Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 7 | 10,864.52 miles (17,484.71 km) WNW | Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) | Los Cabos, Mexico | |
| 8 | 10,848.34 miles (17,458.67 km) NNW | Santa Cruz Island Airport (SZN) | Santa Barbara, California, United States | |
| 9 | 10,843.02 miles (17,450.11 km) NNW | Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach (NRS) | Imperial Beach, California, United States | |
| 10 | 10,840.78 miles (17,446.51 km) NNW | Catalina AirportBuffalo Springs Airport (CIB) | Avalon, California, United States | |
| 11 | 10,839.34 miles (17,444.18 km) NNW | NAS North Island (NZY) | San Diego, California, United States | |
| 12 | 10,839.12 miles (17,443.83 km) NNW | Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 13 | 10,837.79 miles (17,441.70 km) NNW | Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) | San Diego, California, United States | |
| 14 | 10,837.26 miles (17,440.83 km) NW | San Felipe International Airport (SFH) | San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 15 | 10,836.55 miles (17,439.69 km) NNW | San Diego International Airport (SAN) | San Diego, California, United States | |