GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,141 km
3,816 miles
PKO
Parakou
Benin
Distance
6,141 km
3,816 mi / 3,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG PKO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Parakou Airport
IATA Code GIG PKO
ICAO Code SBGL DBBP
City Rio De Janeiro Parakou
Country Brazil Benin
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 28 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 9.360000, 2.610000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Parakou (PKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 6,141 kilometers (3,816 miles / 3,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:05 in Parakou. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,238 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 234° (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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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