ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
853 km
530 miles
PKO
Parakou
Benin
Distance
853 km
530 mi / 461 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
57°
east northeast

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ABJ PKO
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Parakou Airport
IATA Code ABJ PKO
ICAO Code DIAP DBBP
City Abidjan Parakou
Country Ivory Coast Benin
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 21 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 9.360000, 2.610000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Parakou (PKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 853 kilometers (530 miles / 461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Benin. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:45 in Abidjan, it's 12:45 in Parakou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,245 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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