CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,104 km
3,172 miles
PKO
Parakou
Benin
Distance
5,104 km
3,172 mi / 2,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT PKO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Parakou Airport
IATA Code CPT PKO
ICAO Code FACT DBBP
City Cape Town Parakou
Country South Africa Benin
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 151 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 9.360000, 2.610000

Cape Town (CPT) to Parakou (PKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 5,104 kilometers (3,172 miles / 2,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:38 in Cape Town, it's 15:38 in Parakou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,115 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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