The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 12,887 kilometers (8,008 miles / 6,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Japan with Benin. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:50 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 10:50 in Parakou. With a 8-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 1,184 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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