Airport Comparison
Brisbane (BNE) to Parakou (PKO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 16,331 kilometers (10,148 miles / 8,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.
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 Australia with Benin. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:53 in Brisbane, it's 12:53 in Parakou. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,253 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.
The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 127° (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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.