COO
Cotonou
Benin
4,565 km
2,836 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,565 km
2,836 mi / 2,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

COO JNB
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code COO JNB
ICAO Code DBBB FAOR
City Cotonou Johannesburg
Country Benin South Africa
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 19 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Cotonou (COO) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,565 kilometers (2,836 miles / 2,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:01 in Cotonou, it's 06:01 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,539 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Cadjehoun Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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