ACC
Accra
Ghana
517 km
322 miles
PKO
Parakou
Benin
Distance
517 km
322 mi / 279 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Accra
Heading
36°
northeast

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ACC PKO
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Parakou Airport
IATA Code ACC PKO
ICAO Code DGAA DBBP
City Accra Parakou
Country Ghana Benin
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 205 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 9.360000, 2.610000

Accra (ACC) to Parakou (PKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 517 kilometers (322 miles / 279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Ghana with Benin. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:59 in Accra, it's 08:59 in Parakou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,061 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 217° (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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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